document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=203449>Question 203449</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Jerome's experiment requires him to mix a 50%-acid solution with an 80%-acid solution to create 200 mL of a 68%-acid solution. How much 50%-acid solution and how much 80%-acid solution should he use? </SPAN>\n" );
document.write( "</I><HR><TABLE width=100%><TR><TD><B><A HREF=http://www.algebra.com/>Algebra.Com's</A> Answer #153496 by </B><A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=rfer><B>rfer(16322)</B></A><img src=\"/images/stars/stars-13.gif\" alt=\"\" >&nbsp;<A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=rfer><IMG SRC=http://www.algebra.com/images/aboutme-small.gif BORDER=0 alt=\"About Me\" VALIGN=MIDDLE></A>&nbsp;<IMG SRC=http://www.algebra.com/images/nopicture.jpg><BR>You can <A HREF=\"/cgi-bin/embed-solution.mpl?show=1&solution=153496\">put this solution on YOUR website!</A><BR><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> let x=.50 base=80ml<BR>\n" );
document.write( "let 200-x=.80 base=120ml<BR>\n" );
document.write( ".5x+.8(200-x)=.68*200<BR>\n" );
document.write( ".5x+160-.8x=136<BR>\n" );
document.write( "-.3x=-24<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x=80 </SPAN>\n" );
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