The research department of a company that manufactures children's fruit drinks is experimenting with a new flavor. A 17.5% fructose solution is needed but only 10% and 20% solutions are available. How many gallons of the 10% fructose solution should be mixed with the 20% solution to obtain 20 gallons of a 17.5% fructose solution? 15 10 20

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The research department of a company that manufactures children's fruit drinks is
experimenting with a new flavor. A 17.5% fructose solution is needed but only 10% and 20%
solutions are available. How many gallons of the 10% fructose solution should be mixed with
the 20% solution to obtain 20 gallons of a 17.5% fructose solution?
15
10
20
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