SOLUTION: Scott wants to make 6 gal of a 50% sugar solution by mixing together a 60% sugar solution and pure water. How much of each solution must he use?

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Question 1069896: Scott wants to make 6 gal of a 50% sugar solution by mixing together a 60% sugar solution and pure water. How much of each solution must he use?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39629) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You can do this, only if the concentrations are as weight per volume:

60x%2F6=50


The water contains no sugar, and the amount wanted of the resulting solution is 6 gallons. x is in gallons.