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Let x be the pure acid volume (in liters), and
let y be the volume of the 10% acid solution to be mixed.
Then you have these two equations:
for the total liquid volume
x + y = 90 (1)
for the pure acid volume
x + 0.1y = 0.32*90 (2)
Subtract equation (2) from equation (1). You will get
0.9y = 90 - 0.32*90.
Next divide both sides by 0.9. You will get
y = = 68.
Thus you need 68 liters of the 10% acid solution.
To find x, use equation (1)
x + 68 = 90
and get from it
x = 90 - 68 = 22.
The problem is just solved. You need 22 liters of the pure acid and 68 liters of the 10% acid solution. ANSWER
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