Problema Solution

A radiator contains 25 quarts of a water and antifreeze solution, which is 60% antifreeze. How

much of this solution should be drained and replaced with water to obtain a solution with 40%

antifreeze?

Answer provided by our tutors

let x be =amount of pure water to be added to obtain 40% antifreeze 

(100) x + 40*(25 - x) = 60*(25)

(100-40)x = (60 - 40)*25

60*x = 20*(25)

x = (20)(25))/60

x = 8.33quarts of water