SOLUTION: A chemist wants to get a 50% solution by mixing 8 L of 60% acid solution with 20% acid solution. How much 20% solution does the chemist needs?

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Question 1109115: A chemist wants to get a 50% solution by mixing 8 L of 60% acid solution with 20% acid solution. How much 20% solution does the chemist needs?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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x, how much of the 20% acid to use


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