document.write( "Question 898282: How many liters of a 4% solution of salt should be added to a 24% solution in order to obtain 1100 liters of a 19% solution? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #544724 by richwmiller(17219)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! a+b=1100, \n" ); document.write( "0.04*a+0.24*b=0.19*1100 \n" ); document.write( "a=1100-b \n" ); document.write( "0.04*(1100-b)+0.24*b=209 \n" ); document.write( "44-0.04b+0.24*b=209 \n" ); document.write( "0.20*b=165 \n" ); document.write( "b=825 \n" ); document.write( "a=1100-b \n" ); document.write( "a=275 b=825 \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |