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( "
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how many gallons of an 80% solution must be mixed with 90 gallons of 15% solution to make a 70% solution?
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\n" ); document.write( "Equation:
\n" ); document.write( "active + actve = active
\n" ); document.write( "0.15*90 + 0.80x = 0.70(90+x)
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\n" ); document.write( "15*90 + 80x = 70*90 +70x
\n" ); document.write( "10x = 55*90
\n" ); document.write( "x = 9*55 = 495
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