SOLUTION: how many litres of 3% of mixture must be added to 24 litres of 6% mixture to make a 4% mixture

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Question 266260: how many litres of 3% of mixture must be added to 24 litres of 6% mixture to make a 4% mixture

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48 liters of 3% mixture must be added
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