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Question 337950: how many gallons of 35% saline solution must be mixed with 6 gallons of 50% saline solution to make 23% solution?
Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) About Me  (Show Source):
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how many gallons of 35% saline solution must be mixed with 6 gallons of 50%
saline solution to make 23% solution?
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Can't be done, you have to mix a saline solution that is less than 23% to do this