Robert L.

asked • 10/07/17

Conversions?

Virginia and Campbell had 100 kg of a 20% glycol solution. How much of a 40% glycol solution should they add to get a solution that is 35% glycol?

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Mark M. answered • 10/07/17

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g represents the amount of 40% glycol added
0.20(100) + 0.40g = 0 35(100 + g)
 
Can you solve for g and answer?
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Robert L.

g=300?
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10/08/17

Mark M.

If you performed all of the operations correctly, that should be the solution.
(And it is.)
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Robert L.

Thank you so much!!
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Mark M.

Welcome so much!!
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