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Question 208719: A paint mixture contains 2 parts of green paint and 6 parts of white paint. How many gallons of green paint must be added to 16 gallons of this mixture to obtain a new mixture which has 40% green paint?

Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
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(100%)(x) + (25%)(16) = (40%)(16 + x)

x + 4 = 6.4 + .4x

.6x = 2.4

x = 4