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You want 44 gallons of 30% solution. How much 20% solution and how much 70% solution should you mix to get it?
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You want 44 gallons of 30% solution. How much 20% solution and how much 70% solution should you mix to get it?
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My question I would like an answer to is :
You want 44 gallons of 30% solution. How much 20% solution and how much 70% solution should you mix to get it?
Thanka lot ! :) Answer by checkley75(3666) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! .7x+.2(44-x)=.3*44
.7x+8.8-.2x=13.2
.5x=13.2-8.8
.5x=4.4
x=4.4/.5
x=8.8 gal of 70% solution.
44-8.8=35.2 gal. of 20% solution
proof
.7*8.8+.2*35.2=13.2
6.16+7.04=13.2
13.2=13.2
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