Question 5 How many gallons of 20% alcohol solution and 45% alcohol solution must be mixed to get 10 gallons of 30% alcohol solution? There needs to be gallons of 20% alcohol solution and gallons of 45% solution. Question Help: VIDEO Written Example Post to forum
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