Word Problems: Mixture Problems
Test your knowledge of mixture word problems — combining two or more substances with different concentrations, prices, or purity into a single blend.
Questions cover the mixture equation (amount × concentration summed across components), solving for an unknown amount, and diluting or strengthening a solution.
These are some of the trickiest algebra word problems to set up — see how well you can build the equation.
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Sample questions3 of 13 shown
Q1
A chemist mixes 10 liters of 30% salt solution with 15 liters of 50% salt solution. What is the concentration of salt in the final mixture?
Q2
Coffee beans worth $8 per pound are mixed with beans worth $5 per pound to produce 50 pounds of mixture worth $6.50 per pound. How many pounds of the $8 beans were used?
Q3
Which of the following are standard components in a typical mixture problem setup?
What This Quiz Covers
- The mixture equation setup
- Solving for an unknown amount or concentration
- Diluting a solution with water
- Price-based mixture problems
- Alloy and purity problems
- Removing and replacing part of a mixture
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