SOLUTION: How many gallons of a 60% solution of nitric acid should be added to 10 gallons of a 30% solution to obtain a 50% solution of the acid?

SOLUTION: How many gallons of a 60% solution of nitric acid should be added to 10 gallons of a 30% solution to obtain a 50% solution of the acid?

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Question 975710: How many gallons of a 60% solution of nitric acid should be added to 10 gallons of a 30% solution to obtain a 50% solution of the acid?
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Mixture: one material quantity unknown
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