SOLUTION: 12 gal. of a saline solution was mixed with 3 gal. of a 30% saline solution to make a 38% saline solution. Find the percent concentration of the first solution.
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Question 1015692: 12 gal. of a saline solution was mixed with 3 gal. of a 30% saline solution to make a 38% saline solution. Find the percent concentration of the first solution. Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! 12 gal. of a saline solution was mixed with 3 gal. of a 30% saline solution to make a 38% saline solution. Find the percent concentration of the first solution.
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C = concentration of 12 gallons in %
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12*C + 3*30 = (12 + 3)*38
Solve for C
