document.write( "Question 706986: how many gallons of gasoline that is 12% ethanol must be added to 2,000 gallons of gasoline without ethanol to get a mixture that is 10% ethanol? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #435455 by nshah11(47)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Assume x gallons must be added:\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "(0.12x)/(2000 + x) = 0.1\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "0.12x = 200 + 0.1\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "x/50 = 200\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "x = 10,000 gallons \n" ); document.write( " |