document.write( "Question 944203: How to get a solution of 240 gallons @ 46% alcohol to 50% alcohol? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #575671 by stanbon(75887)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! How to get a solution of 240 gallons @ 46% alcohol to 50% alcohol? \n" ); document.write( "---- \n" ); document.write( "Ans: Add \"x\" gallons of pure alcohol. \n" ); document.write( "---- \n" ); document.write( "Equation:: \n" ); document.write( "alcohol + alcohol = alcohol \n" ); document.write( "---- \n" ); document.write( "0.46*240 + 1*x = 0.50(240+x) \n" ); document.write( "46*240 + 100x = 50*240 + 50x \n" ); document.write( "------ \n" ); document.write( "50x = 4*240 \n" ); document.write( "x = 19.2 gallons (amt. of pure alcohol to add) \n" ); document.write( "----------------- \n" ); document.write( "Cheers, \n" ); document.write( "Stan H. \n" ); document.write( "-------------- \n" ); document.write( " |