SOLUTION: how many ounces of a 20% solution of potassium chloride must be mixed with 10 ounces of an 8% solution to make a 16% solution

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Question 873545: how many ounces of a 20% solution of potassium chloride must be mixed with 10 ounces of an 8% solution to make a 16% solution
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This kind of mixture problem is fully explained and solved here:

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