Question 409482
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Hi
Let x represent the gallons of the 50% solution
Question states***
 .50x + .17*30gal = .40(30gal + x)
Solving for x
      .10x = .23*30gal
         x = 69gal
CHECKING our Answer***
  34.5gal + 5.1gal = 39.6gal