SOLUTION: How many gallons of a 5% acid solution must be mixed with 3 gallons of a 65% acid solution to make a 41% solution
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Question 663969: How many gallons of a 5% acid solution must be mixed with 3 gallons of a 65% acid solution to make a 41% solution
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let = gallons of 5% solution needed
= gallons of acid in 5% solution
= gallons of acid in 65% solution
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2 gallons of 5% solution is needed
check:
OK
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