document.write( "Question 702980: A beverage company mixes a beverage that contains 10% fruit juice with another one that contains 50% fruit juice. How many gallons of each should they mix to obtain 1300 gallons of a mix that contains 40% fruit juice ? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #433259 by checkley79(3341)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! .50x+.10(1300-x)=.40*1300 \n" ); document.write( ".50x+130-.10x=520 \n" ); document.write( ".40x=520-130 \n" ); document.write( ".40x=390 \n" ); document.write( "x=390/.40 \n" ); document.write( "x=975 gal. of 50% juice is used. \n" ); document.write( "1300-975=325 gal of 10% juice is used. \n" ); document.write( "Proof: \n" ); document.write( ".50*975+.10*325=.40*1300 \n" ); document.write( "487.5+32.5=520 \n" ); document.write( "520=520 \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |