document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=718142>Question 718142</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> A solution of 77% vinegar is mixed with a solution of a 25% vinegar to form 312 liters of a 64% solution . How many liters of the 77% solution must be used ? </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "0.77x + 0.25(312-x) = 0.64*312<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "77x + 25*312 - 25x = 64*312<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "52x = 39*312<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x = 234 liters (amt. of 77% solution needed)<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "312-234 = 78 liters (amt. 25% solution needed)<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Cheers,<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Stan H.<BR>\n" );
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