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19 January, 10:12

How many gallons of 30% antifreeze should be mixed with 10 gallons of 93% antifreeze to obtain a 65% antifreeze mixture?

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  1. 19 January, 10:15
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    The answer to this question is 9.9
  2. 19 January, 10:21
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    0.3*x+0.75*10=0.55 (10+x)

    0.3*x+7.5=5.5+0.55x

    0.3x-0.55x=5.5-7.5

    -0.25x=-2

    x=8 liters at 30% is added to 10 liters of 75% to get 18 liters at 55%

    NOW! Let; s check if it's the right answer

    0.3*8+0.75*10=0.55 (10+8)

    2.4+7.5=0.55 (18)

    9.9=9.9
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