SOLUTION: How many quarts of pure antifreeze should replace some of the 10 quart mixture of 40% antifreeze in a radiator to convert the 10 quart mixture in the radiator to 80% antifreeze
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Question 928704: How many quarts of pure antifreeze should replace some of the 10 quart mixture of 40% antifreeze in a radiator to convert the 10 quart mixture in the radiator to 80% antifreeze Answer by josgarithmetic(39621) (Show Source):
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