Question

The question is:

Answer 1

Answer:

2.5 gallons of the 20% solution must be replaced by the 36% solution.

Step-by-step explanation:

$.12(20 - x) + .36x = 20(.15)$

$2.4 - .12x + .36x = 3$

$2.4 - .24x = 3$

$- .24x = - .6$

$.24x = .6$

$x = 2.5$