X = amount of the 18% solution
y = amount of the 40% solution
we know the 18% solution has only 18% of alcohol, the rest is maybe water or something, now, how many liters is 18%? well, 18% of anything is just (18/100) * anything, so, 18% of x is just (18/100) *x or 0.18x, and that's how many liters are there.
likewise, how many liters are there in the 40% solution? well, (40/100) * y, or 0.4y, that many.
we know the mixture has to yield 10 liters at 20% alcohol, how many liters of only alcohol is that? well, (20/100) * 10, or 2 liters.
how much of the 40% solution? well y = 10 - x
X = 42
x/3 - 4 = 10
+ 4 +4
x/3 = 14
•3 •3
x = 42
18). 16:80 is the ratio but in simplest form is; 5:0
19). 36:54 is the ratio but in simplest form is; 2:3
20). 12:24 is the ratio but in simplest form is; 1:2
hope that helps:D
Answer:
43.5 % decrease
Step-by-step explanation:
Take the original price and subtract the new price
850-480
370
Divide by the original price
370/850
.435294118
Change to percent form by multiplying by 100
43.5294118 % decrease
43.5 % decrease