document.write( "Question 779067: how many gallons of an 80% solution must be mixed with 90 gallons of 15% solution to make a 70% solution? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #475048 by stanbon(75887)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! how many gallons of an 80% solution must be mixed with 90 gallons of 15% solution to make a 70% solution? \n" ); document.write( "--------------------- \n" ); document.write( "Equation: \n" ); document.write( "active + actve = active \n" ); document.write( "0.15*90 + 0.80x = 0.70(90+x) \n" ); document.write( "--------- \n" ); document.write( "15*90 + 80x = 70*90 +70x \n" ); document.write( "10x = 55*90 \n" ); document.write( "x = 9*55 = 495 \n" ); document.write( "-------------- \n" ); document.write( "Cheers, \n" ); document.write( "Stan H. \n" ); document.write( "============== \n" ); document.write( " |