SOLUTION: Please help me solve this problem: 1 L of a 73% saline solution was mixed with 2 L of a 37% solution. What is the concentration of the mixture? I tried to make a chart using th

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1 L of a 73% saline solution was mixed with 2 L of a 37% solution. What is the concentration of the mixture?
I tried to make a chart using the information given but I'm stuck.

Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1 L of a 73% saline solution was mixed with 2 L of a 37% solution. What is the concentration of the mixture?
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1*73 + 2*37 = 3*C
147 = 3C
C = 49%

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