Question

It is necessary to have a 40% antifreeze solution in the radiator of a certain car. the radiator now has 70 liters of 20% solution. how many liters of this should be drained and replaced with 100% antifreeze to get the desired strength?

Answer 1

17.5 litres removed and 17.5 litres of pure antifreeze added

Step-by-step explanation:

Let k equal the amount of the solution to be removed

amount of antifreeze to be added

0.2(70 - x) + x = 0.4(70)

14 - 0.2x +x = 28

0.8x = 28 -14

x = 14/0.8 = 17.5

x = 17.5 litres removed and 17.5 litres of pure antifreeze added