SOLUTION: A drink is made from 80% water and 20% juice mix. If you start with 20 gallons of water, how much juice mix should be added?

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Question 645457: A drink is made from 80% water and 20% juice mix. If you start with 20 gallons of water, how much juice mix should be added?
Answer by sachi(548) About Me  (Show Source):
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the drink is made up with water:juce=80:20=4:1
so 4:1=20:x
or x=20/4=5 gallon
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