document.write( "Question 61955: One type of gasohol is 10% alcohol and another type is 35% alcohol. How much of type must be mixed to obtain 400 gallons of a 25% alcohol mixture? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #42681 by checkley71(8403)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! .10X+.35(400-X)=400*.25 \n" ); document.write( ".10X+140-.35X=100 \n" ); document.write( "-.25X=-40 \n" ); document.write( "X=-40/-.25 \n" ); document.write( "X=160 GASOHOL @ 10% \n" ); document.write( "400-160=240 GASOHOL OF 35% \n" ); document.write( "PROOF \n" ); document.write( ".10*160+.35*240=100 \n" ); document.write( "16+84=100 \n" ); document.write( "100=100 \n" ); document.write( " |