SOLUTION: I have half a litre of solution, which is 40% acid, and the rest water. If I mix it with 2 litres of solution which is only 10% acid, what is the percentage of acid in the mixture?

Question 792380: I have half a litre of solution, which is 40% acid, and the rest water. If I mix it with 2 litres of solution which is only 10% acid, what is the percentage of acid in the mixture?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
CORRECTED: I misread the question earlier.

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