How many gallons of a 80​% antifreeze solution must be mixed with 100 gallons of 20​% antifreeze to get a mixture that is 70​% antifreeze? Use the​ six-step method.

To Find :

How many gallons of a 80​% antifreeze solution must be mixed with 100 gallons of 20​% antifreeze to get a mixture that is 70​% antifreeze.

Solution :

Let, x gallons of 80​% antifreeze solution is required :

So,

Therefore, 500 gallons of 80% antifreeze solution is required.