Write a system of equations for the problem, and then solve the system.Two different gasohol mixtures are available. One contains 5% alcohol and the other 12% alcohol. How much of each should be mixed to obtain 1250 gallons of gasohol containing 10% alcohol?Gallons of GasoholPercent (as decimal)Gallons of Pure Gasoholx0.05?y0.12?1250?0.10?

A. 521 gal 5%, 729 gal 12%
B. 357 gal 5%, 893 gal 12%
C. 63 gal 5%, 150 gal 12%
D. 893 gal 5%, 893 gal 12%


Answer: B

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