document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=289708>Question 289708</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> A scientist has two solutions, which she has labeled Solution A and Solution B. Each contains salt. Combining 20 ounces of Solution A with 10 ounces of Solution B gives 30 ounces of a mixture that is 55% salt. Combining 50 ounces of Solution A with 100 ounces of Solution B gives 150 ounces of a mixture that is 65% salt.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "What are the percentages of salt in the two solutions? <BR>\n" );
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document.write( "</I><HR><TABLE width=100%><TR><TD><B><A HREF=http://www.algebra.com/>Algebra.Com's</A> Answer #209793 by </B><A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=richwmiller><B>richwmiller(17219)</B></A><img src=\"/images/stars/stars-13.gif\" alt=\"\" >&nbsp;<A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=richwmiller><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/cgi-bin/show-face.mpl?user=richwmiller><BR>You can <A HREF=\"/cgi-bin/embed-solution.mpl?show=1&solution=209793\">put this solution on YOUR website!</A><BR><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> 20a+10b=30*.55<BR>\n" );
document.write( "50a+100b=150*.65<BR>\n" );
document.write( "a=.45=45%<BR>\n" );
document.write( "b=.75=75%<BR>\n" );
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