SOLUTION: A chemist has two solutions. One is 27% salt, and the other is 43% salt. How much of each solution should be mixed together to make 44mL of a solution that is 39% salt?
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Question 895708: A chemist has two solutions. One is 27% salt, and the other is 43% salt. How much of each solution should be mixed together to make 44mL of a solution that is 39% salt?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
a+b=44,
.27*a+.43*b=.39*44
a = 11, b = 33
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