SOLUTION: A solution contains 11 pints of antifreeze and 8 pints of water. How many pints of water must be added to 44 pints of antifreeze to get a solution with the same concentration?

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Question 915630: A solution contains 11 pints of antifreeze and 8 pints of water. How many pints of water must be added to 44 pints of antifreeze to get a solution with the same concentration?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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The ratio of antifreeze to water is:
+11%2F8+
+44%2Fx+=+11%2F8+
+x+=+32+
32 pints of water must be added