document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=138828>Question 138828</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> 1 ounce of the mixture containing 6% salt is to be mixed with 2 ounces of a mixture which is 15% salt, in order to obtain a solution which is 12% salt. What is the percentage of salt in the resulting solution?\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "when i try to do it on this website, it gives a syntax error on the last step so i can't see the answer spmebody please tell me the answer please. </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "6% solution DATA;<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Amt = 1 oz ;Amt of salt = 0.06 oz<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "15% solution DATA;<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Amt = 2 oz ; Amt of salt = 0.15*2 = 0.30 oz<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "12% mixture DATA:<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Amt = 3 oz ; Amt of salt = 0.12*3 = 0.36 oz<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Amt of mixtue: 3 oz<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Amt of salt in the mixture: 0.36 oz<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Percent of salt in mixture = 0.36/3 = 0.12 = 12%<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Cheers,<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Stan H. </SPAN>\n" );
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