SOLUTION: How many gallons of milk containing 1% butterfat must be mixed with 30 gallons of milk containing 3% butterfat to obtain a mixture containing 2% butterfat?

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Question 24049: How many gallons of milk containing 1% butterfat must be mixed with 30 gallons of milk containing 3% butterfat to obtain a mixture containing 2% butterfat?
Answer by Paul(988) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x+3(30)=2(x+30)
x+90=2x+60
-x=-30
x=30

Hence, about 30 gallons
Paul.