document.write( "Question 898249: How much 90 percent vinegar do you have to add to a gallon of 5 percent vinegar to get 20 percent vinegar? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #544687 by stanbon(75887)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! How much 90 percent vinegar do you have to add to a gallon of 5 percent vinegar to get 20 percent vinegar? \n" ); document.write( "-------- \n" ); document.write( "Equation: \n" ); document.write( "vinegar + vinegar = vinegar \n" ); document.write( "0.90x + 0.05*1 = 0.20(x+1) \n" ); document.write( "----- \n" ); document.write( "90x + 5 = 20x + 20 \n" ); document.write( "---- \n" ); document.write( "70x = 15 \n" ); document.write( "x = 15/70 = 0.21 gallons (amt. 90% solution needed) \n" ); document.write( "------------------ \n" ); document.write( "Cheers, \n" ); document.write( "Stan H. \n" ); document.write( "================== \n" ); document.write( " |