SOLUTION: 1. Roman mixes 12 liters of 8% acid solution with a 20% acid solution, which results in a 16% acid solution. Find the number of liters of 20% acid solution in the new mixture. Cons

Question 932593: 1. Roman mixes 12 liters of 8% acid solution with a 20% acid solution, which results in a 16% acid solution. Find the number of liters of 20% acid solution in the new mixture. Construct a table to organize the information, and show all of your work to solve the problem.
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Roman mixes 12 liters of 8% acid solution with a 20% acid solution, which results in a 16% acid solution. Find the number of liters of 20% acid solution in the new mixture. Construct a table to organize the information, and show all of your work to solve the problem.
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Equation:
acid + acid = acid
0.08*12 + 0.20x = 0.16(12+x)
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8*12 + 20x = 16*12 + 16x
4x = 8*12
x = 24 Liters (amt. of 20% solution needed)
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Cheers
Stan H.
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