SOLUTION: A pineapple drink contains 15% pineapple juice. How much pure pineapple juice should be added to 8 quarts of the drink to obtain a mixture containing 50% pineapple juice?

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Question 812602: A pineapple drink contains 15% pineapple juice. How much pure pineapple juice should be added to 8 quarts of the drink to obtain a mixture containing 50% pineapple juice?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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.15*8+x=.5*(8+x)
x = 5.6