SOLUTION: Arthur needs 20 quarts of 50% antifreeze solution in his radiator. He plans to obtain this mixture by mixing some pure antifreeze with an appropriate amount of a 40% antifreeze sol

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Question 282799: Arthur needs 20 quarts of 50% antifreeze solution in his radiator. He plans to obtain this mixture by mixing some pure antifreeze with an appropriate amount of a 40% antifreeze solution. How many quarts of each should he use?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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20*.5=x+.4y
x+y=20
x=3 1/3 quarts of pure
y=16 2/3 quarts of 40 %