Problema Solution
how many gallons each of 25% alcohol and 10% alchohol should be mixed to obtain 15 gal of 22% alcohol?
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Let
x = gal of 25% alcohol
y = gal of 10% alcohol
x + y = 15
0.25x + 0.10y = 0.22*15
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x = 12 gal
y = 3 gal
12 gallons of 25%alcohol and 3 gallons of 10% alcohol is needed.