document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=585245>Question 585245</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> A mixture of 6% disinfectant solution is to be made from 7% and 3% disinfectant solutions. How much of each solution should be used if 32 gallons of 6% solution are needed? </SPAN>\n" );
document.write( "</I><HR><TABLE width=100%><TR><TD><B><A HREF=http://www.algebra.com/>Algebra.Com's</A> Answer #712924 by </B><A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=amalm06><B>amalm06(224)</B></A><img src=\"/images/stars/stars-09.gif\" alt=\"\" >&nbsp;<A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=amalm06><IMG SRC=http://www.algebra.com/images/aboutme-small.gif BORDER=0 alt=\"About Me\" VALIGN=MIDDLE></A>&nbsp;<IMG SRC=http://www.algebra.com/cgi-bin/show-face.mpl?user=amalm06><BR>You can <A HREF=\"/cgi-bin/embed-solution.mpl?show=1&solution=712924\">put this solution on YOUR website!</A><BR><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Using the method of alligation, \r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "0.06-0.03=0.03 and 0.07-0.06=0.01\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "So that 0.01/0.03=1/3\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Then 32*(1/4)=8 gallons of 3% solution (Answer)\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "     32-8=24 gallons of 7% solution (Answer)  </SPAN>\n" );
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