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An orchard operator must dilute 11 quarts of a 60% insecticide solution by adding water. Hpw many quarts of water should be added to get a mixture that is 2% insecticide?
An orchard operator must dilute 11 quarts of a 60% insecticide solution by adding water. Hpw many quarts of water should be added to get a mixture that is 2% insecticide?
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Answered by
bobpursley
The amount of insecticide remains the same, but the diluted volume changes.
Insecticide orig= Insecticide final
11*.60=(11+X).02
solve for x, the quarts of water that have to be added.
Insecticide orig= Insecticide final
11*.60=(11+X).02
solve for x, the quarts of water that have to be added.
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