SOLUTION: A solution of 71% pesticide is to be mixed with a solution of 49% pesticide to form 44 liters of a 51% solution. How much of the 71% solution should you use?
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Question 67604: A solution of 71% pesticide is to be mixed with a solution of 49% pesticide to form 44 liters of a 51% solution. How much of the 71% solution should you use? Answer by checkley71(8403) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! .71x+.49(44-X)=.51*44
.71X+21.56-.49X=22.44
.71X-.49X=22.44-21.56
.22X=.88
X=.88/.22
X=4 LITERS OF 71% PESTICIDE.
44-4=40 LITERS OF 49% PESTICIDE.
PROOF
.71*4+.49*40=22.44
2.84+19.6=22.44
22.44=22.44
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