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A chemist needs to make 2 liters of a 15% acid solution from a 10% acid solution and a 35% acid solution. How many Iliters of each should she mix to get the desired solution?

College Algebra

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ISBN:9781938168383

Author:Jay Abramson

Publisher:Jay Abramson

Chapter2: Equations And Inequalities

Section2.3: Models And Applications

Problem 22SE: A chemistry teacher needs to mix a 30% salt solution with a 70% salt solution to make 20 qt of a 40%...

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