SOLUTION: A scientist has two solutions, which she has labeled Solution A and Solution B. Each contains salt. She knows that Solution A is 65% salt and Solution B is 95% salt. She wants to o
Question 1179772: A scientist has two solutions, which she has labeled Solution A and Solution B. Each contains salt. She knows that Solution A is 65% salt and Solution B is 95% salt. She wants to obtain 90 ounces of a mixture that is 85% salt. How many ounces of each solution should she use? Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Hi
.65(90-x) + .95x = .85(90)
x = .20(90)/.30 = 60oz 95%
30oz 65%
19.5 + 57 = 76.5 checks.
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