Question

A paint that contains 27 % green dye is mixed with a paint that contains 12 % green dye. How many gallons of each must be used to make 80 gal of paint that is 24 % green dye? (round answers to the hundredths place)
The number of gallons needed from the first container is =
The number of gallons needed from the second container is=

Answer 1

Answer:

54 gallons of 26 percent green dye and then 54 gallons of 16 percent green dye