SOLUTION: Suppose that x ounces of 25% acid solution are mixed with y ounces of 35% solution to obtain 60 ounces of a 32% solution. Find how much of each solution was used? .25x+.35y=.32

Question 718492: Suppose that x ounces of 25% acid solution are mixed with y ounces of 35% solution to obtain 60 ounces of a 32% solution. Find how much of each solution was used?
.25x+.35y=.32....X 10=25x+35y=32
x+y=60.....y=60-x
25x+35(60-x)=32
Answer by josgarithmetic(39625) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The percentage representation needs to be a ratio of pure material to amount of resulting mixture. You should use a denominator, and it must be the quantity of the mixture.

from which you can get steps:

, then divide by 5 both sides

and you can do what you find you need.
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