document.write( "Question 1068655: Fred needs 55 ml of 18% sucrose solution to do his science experiment. He needs to mix a 10% sucrose solution with some 35% sucrose solution to get the 18% solution he wants. How much of each should Fred use? (Include units with your numerical answers.) \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #683939 by addingup(3677)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! 0.10x+0.35(55-x) = 0.18(55) \n" ); document.write( "0.10x+19.25-0.35x = 9.9 \n" ); document.write( "-0.25x = -9.35 \n" ); document.write( "x = 37.4 \n" ); document.write( "He will need 37.4ml of the 10% solution, and: \n" ); document.write( "55-37.4 = 17.6ml of the 35% solution \n" ); document.write( " |