Problema Solution

how much water should be added to 1 gallon of pure antifreeze to obtain a solution that is 40% antifreeze?

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let


x = gal of water or 0% antifreeze needed


0*x + 1.00*1 = 0.40(x + 1)


by solving we find:


x = 1.5 gal


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1.5 gallons of water should be added.