SOLUTION: A chemist needs to prepare 32 ounces of 10% solution. How many ounces of 16% and 8% does she need?
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Question 966752: A chemist needs to prepare 32 ounces of 10% solution. How many ounces of 16% and 8% does she need?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
want 10% acid result mixture
v = how much of the 8% acid to use
32-v = how much of the 16% acid to use
There is a lesson for two-part mixture problem using two variables, but the equation shown here in a single variable can be quicker.
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