SOLUTION: Find the amount of 6% acid solution and the amount of 14% acid solution that should be combined to make a 55 cc of a 12% solution

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Question 1023818: Find the amount of 6% acid solution and the amount of 14% acid solution that should be combined to make a 55 cc of a 12% solution
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, ikleyn:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Method can be the same, using one variable.
Answer by ikleyn(52787)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Find the amount of 6% acid solution and the amount of 14% acid solution that should be combined to make a 55 cc of a 12% solution
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