SOLUTION: A scientist has two solutions, which she has labeled Solution A and Solution B. Each contains salt. She knows that Solution A is 30% salt and Solution B is 55% salt. She wants to o

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Question 1156543: A scientist has two solutions, which she has labeled Solution A and Solution B. Each contains salt. She knows that Solution A is 30% salt and Solution B is 55% salt. She wants to obtain 170 ounces of a mixture that is 40% salt. How many ounces of each solution should she use?

Answer by josgarithmetic(39617)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
55% salt in water? NO!
40% salt in water? NO!

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