D. Solve. 33. In the Mississippi River Delta, fresh water (0% salinity) mixes with salt water from the Gulf of Mexico (3-% salinity). If 1,000 gallons of river water mixes with 3,000 gallons from the Gulf, how many gallons result, and what is its percent salinity? (Estimate a reasonable percent range for your answer before you solve.)

D. Solve. 33. In the Mississippi River Delta, fresh water (0% salinity) mixes with salt water from the Gulf of Mexico (3-% salinity). If 1,000 gallons of river water mixes with 3,000 gallons from the Gulf, how many gallons result, and what is its percent salinity? (Estimate a reasonable percent range for your answer before you solve.)

Big Ideas Math A Bridge To Success Algebra 1: Student Edition 2015

1st Edition

ISBN:9781680331141

Author:HOUGHTON MIFFLIN HARCOURT

Publisher:HOUGHTON MIFFLIN HARCOURT

Chapter1: Solving Linear Equations

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 14CT

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