SOLUTION: If liquid is combined in a 3 gallon to 1 gallon mix ratio how many batches would have to make if need 18 gallons

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Question 1053841: If liquid is combined in a 3 gallon to 1 gallon mix ratio how many batches would have to make if need 18 gallons
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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If liquid is combined in a 3 gallon to 1 gallon mix ratio how many batches would have to make if need 18 gallons
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3x + x = 18
4x = 18
x = 9/2
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Amt. of 3 gallon liquid:: 3x = 3(9/2) = 27/2 = 13.5 gallons
Amt. of 1 gallon liquid:: x = 9/2 gallons
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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