SOLUTION: how many ml of 60 percent acid should be added to pure acid to make 50 ml of 85 percent acid

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Question 825016: how many ml of 60 percent acid should be added to pure acid to make 50 ml of 85 percent acid
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The pure acid would be 100%.
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