SOLUTION: How many gal. of a 30% sugar solution must be mixed with 8 gal. of a 20% sugar solution to make a 26% solution? .3x+.2(8)=(x+8)*.26 x=12 gallons

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Question 989099: How many gal. of a 30% sugar solution must be mixed with 8 gal. of a 20% sugar solution to make a 26% solution?
.3x+.2(8)=(x+8)*.26
x=12 gallons
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x=12 gallons