1.
A brand of grape drink that is 25% grape juice is mixed with another brand that is 75% grape juice. The result is 7 gallons of grape drink that is 35% grape juice. How much of the brand that is 25% grape juice was used?
A.
6 gallons
B.
5.6 gallons
C.
7 gallons
D.
1.4 gallons
Hint
2.
Two trains leave the station at the same time. The first train is traveling north at 55 mph and the second train is traveling south at 35 mph. How long does it take until they are 45 miles apart?
A.
hour
B.
hour
C.
1 hour
D.
hour
Hint
3.
A chemistry experiment calls for a 25% solution of copper sulfate. Juanita has 20 milliliters of 15% solution. How many milliliters of 35% solution should she add to obtain the required 25% solution?
A.
17 milliliters
B.
20 milliliters
C.
23 milliliters
D.
15 milliliters
Hint
4.
Hakan has 50 milliliters of a 10% acid solution. How many milliliters of 45% acid solution should he add to create a 35% acid solution?
A.
97 milliliters
B.
78 milliliters
C.
100 milliliters
D.
125 milliliters
Hint
5.
At a bulk store, lollipops cost $1.95 per pound and jawbreakers cost $1.25 per pound. How many pounds of lollipops should be added to 4 pounds of jawbreakers to make a mixture that costs $1.45 per pound?
A.
1.8 pounds
B.
1.6 pounds
C.
1.5 pounds
D.
2 pounds
Hint