document.write( "Question 750825: How many gallons of 40% antifreeze should be mixed with 10 gallons of 85% antifreeze to obtain 65% antifreeze mixture? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #456812 by stanbon(75887)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! How many gallons of 40% antifreeze should be mixed with 10 gallons of 85% antifreeze to obtain 65% antifreeze mixture? \n" ); document.write( "------ \n" ); document.write( "Equation: \n" ); document.write( "alcohol + alcohol = alcohol \n" ); document.write( "0.40x + 0.85*10 = 0.65(x+10) \n" ); document.write( "---- \n" ); document.write( "40x + 85*10 = 65x + 65*10 \n" ); document.write( "20*10 = 15x \n" ); document.write( "----- \n" ); document.write( "x = (2/3)20 \n" ); document.write( "--- \n" ); document.write( "x = 13 1/3 gallons (amt. of 40% solution needed) \n" ); document.write( "======================= \n" ); document.write( "Cheers, \n" ); document.write( "Stan H. \n" ); document.write( "======================= \n" ); document.write( " |