Correct Answer: 91 liters
Explanation:
Form the equation:
(0.74x + 7) / (x + 7) = 0.76
Cross-multiply:
0.74x + 7 = 0.76(x + 7) 0.74x + 7 = 0.76x + 5.32
Bring like terms together:
7 - 5.32 = 0.76x - 0.74x 1.68 = 0.02x x = 1.68 / 0.02 = 84
So original mixture = 84 liters
New total mixture = 84 + 7 = 91 liters
Answer: 91 liters
The quantity of the new mixture is 91 liters.
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