SOLUTION: a pharmacist has a 6% solution of cough syrup and a 14% solution of the same cough syrup. How many Ounces of each must be mixed to make 16 ounces of a 10% solution of couph syrup?

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Question 883014: a pharmacist has a 6% solution of cough syrup and a 14% solution of the same cough syrup. How many Ounces of each must be mixed to make 16 ounces of a 10% solution of couph syrup?
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