SOLUTION: Suppose that you have a supply of a 30% solution of alcohol and a 70% solution of alcohol. How many quarts of each should be mixed to produce 10 quarts that is 50% alcohol?

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Question 816912: Suppose that you have a supply of a 30% solution of alcohol and a 70% solution of alcohol. How many quarts of each should be mixed to produce 10 quarts that is 50% alcohol?
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Suppose that you have a supply of a 30% solution of alcohol and a 70% solution of alcohol. How many quarts of each should be mixed to produce 10 quarts that is 50% alcohol?
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It's the average.
Equal amounts.

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