SOLUTION: Cleaning solution was made by mixing 10qt. Of a 4% baking soda solution and 8qt. Of a 45% soap solution. Find the concentration of the cleaning solution. Thanks Frank

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Question 767262: Cleaning solution was made by mixing 10qt. Of a 4% baking soda solution and 8qt. Of a 45% soap solution. Find the concentration of the cleaning solution.
Thanks
Frank

Answer by josgarithmetic(39617)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You can imagine dilution according to factors. The new total quantity of solution is 18 quarts. The baking soda is diluted by 10/18, and the soap is diluted by 8/18.

Baking soda: percent
Soap: percent

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