SOLUTION: 11 qt. of a sugar solution was mixed with 9 qt. of pure water to make a 33% sugar solution. Find the percent concentration of the first solution.

Algebra ->  Customizable Word Problem Solvers  -> Mixtures -> SOLUTION: 11 qt. of a sugar solution was mixed with 9 qt. of pure water to make a 33% sugar solution. Find the percent concentration of the first solution.      Log On

Ad: Over 600 Algebra Word Problems at edhelper.com


    

Question 219256: 11 qt. of a sugar solution was mixed with 9 qt. of pure water to make a 33% sugar solution. Find the percent concentration of the first solution.
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
11x=.33(11+9)
11x=.33*20
11x=6.6
x=6.6/11
x=.6 or 60% sugar solution for the 11 quart solution.
Proof:
11*.6=.33(11+9)
6.6=.33*20
6.6=6.6