Bryan discovers at the end of the summer that his radiator antifreeze solution has dropped below the safe level. If the radiator contains 4 gallons of a 255 solution, how many gallons of pure antifreeze must he add to bring it up to a desired 50% solution?
What does "If the radiator contains 4 gallons of a 255 solution" mean?
This was my approach
amount of pure antifreeze = x gallons
since we have to add "pure antifreeze" to the solution it would be 100% (x)
desired = 50%(255)
but how do i interpret "4 gallons of a 255 solution"
Experts, please help
Thank you
What does "If the radiator contains 4 gallons of a 255 solution" mean?
This was my approach
amount of pure antifreeze = x gallons
since we have to add "pure antifreeze" to the solution it would be 100% (x)
desired = 50%(255)
but how do i interpret "4 gallons of a 255 solution"
Experts, please help
Thank you
Last edited by nadib002 on Thu Apr 28, 2011 9:59 am, edited 1 time in total.
