SOLUTION: mr.d bum has 19 quarts of punch that is 35% lemonade. he wants some punch containing 45% lemonade. mr bum can either add water or lemonade but not both. Amount of lemonade added? s

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Question 452183: mr.d bum has 19 quarts of punch that is 35% lemonade. he wants some punch containing 45% lemonade. mr bum can either add water or lemonade but not both. Amount of lemonade added? show your equation.
Answer by jorel1380(3719) About Me  (Show Source):
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19(.35)+x=.45(19+x)
6.65+x=8.55+.45x
.55x=1.9
x=3.45454545
Mr. D needs to add 3.45454545 quarts pure lemonade to get his mix..