SOLUTION: Hawaiian Punch is 10% fruit juice. How much water would you have to add to one gallon of Hawaiian Punch to get a drink that is 6% fruit juice? - Thanks!

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Question 435921: Hawaiian Punch is 10% fruit juice. How much water would you have to add to one gallon of Hawaiian Punch to get a drink that is 6% fruit juice? - Thanks!
Answer by jorel1380(3719) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
.06z=.1 gals.
z=.1/.06=1.667 gals.
Since you already have 1 gallon, you need to add .667 gals. of pure water to get 6% fruit juice..