SOLUTION: How much of a 15% dye solution should be added to 3 gallons of a 35% dye solution to get a 25% dye solution?
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Question 984687
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How much of a 15% dye solution should be added to 3 gallons of a 35% dye solution to get a 25% dye solution?
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Let
= gallons of 15% solution to be added
= gallons of dye in 15% solution
= gallons of dye in 35% solution
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3 gallons of the 15% dye solution should be added
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