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Question 279799: If i have 100 gallons of X mixed with 40 gallons of Y. What is the percentage of Y (in my 140 gallons)
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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If i have 100 gallons of X mixed with 40 gallons of Y. What is the percentage of Y (in my 140 gallons)
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x/100 = 40/140
x/100 = 4/14
x = 400/14 = 28.57%
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Stan H.