SOLUTION: paint costing $19 per gallon is to be mixed with 5 gallons of paint thinner costing $2 per gallon to make a paint that can be sold for $14 per gallon

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Question 1112155: paint costing $19 per gallon is to be mixed with 5 gallons of paint thinner costing $2 per gallon to make a paint that can be sold for $14 per gallon
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
19x%2B2%2A5=14%28x%2B5%29

Your question could be how much of the $19 per gallon paint, and how much of the resulting $14 per gallon blend.