Question

A 30% solution of fertilizer is to be mixed with 60% solution of fertilizer to get 150 gallons of 50% solution. How many gallons of each solution is needed?

Answer 1

Ratio of 30% to 60% solution
= 60-50 : 50-30
= 1:2
Volume of 30% solution
=150*(1/(1+2)=50 gal.
Volume of 60% solution
=150*(2/(1+2)=100 gal
Check: 50+100=150 gal. ok
concentration: (50*.3+100*.6)/150=75/150=50% ok