How many gallons of a 20% salt solution must be mixed with 4 gallons of a 30% salt solution to make a 25% salt solution?

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10 November, 03:28

How many gallons of a 20% salt solution must be mixed with 4 gallons of a 30% salt solution to make a 25% salt solution?

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Elsie Mcgee · Answer 1

Since 25% is smack in the middle between 20% and 30%, it will take equal volumes of ech to make a 25% solution.

Since 4 gallons of 30% solution was used, so 4 gallons of 20% solution will be needed.