SOLUTION: A mixture of 4% disinfectant solution is to be made from 8% and 3% disinfectant solutions. How much of each solution should be used if 30 gallons of 4% solution are needed?

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Question 907645: A mixture of 4% disinfectant solution is to be made from 8% and 3% disinfectant solutions. How much of each solution should be used if 30 gallons of 4% solution are needed?

Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Number 907644 and 907645 are the SAME problem as DIFFERENT EXAMPLES. The method to solve is therefore the same for each of them.

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