SOLUTION: Suppose that you have a supply of a 35% solution of alcohol and a 65% solution of alcohol. How many quarts of each should be mixed to produce 60 quarts that is 55% alcohol?

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Question 836170: Suppose that you have a supply of a 35% solution of alcohol and a 65% solution of alcohol. How many quarts of each should be mixed to produce 60 quarts that is 55% alcohol?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) About Me  (Show Source):
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u for volume of 35%
v for volume of 65%

%2835u%2B60v%29%2F60=55 and u%2Bv=60

See the lesson through the lesson link in my profile, "Mixing two concentrations for known amount of mixture" for better understanding.