document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=353737>Question 353737</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 112 ounces of Solution A with 28 ounces of Solution B gives 140 ounces of a mixture that is 40% salt. Combining 72 ounces of Solution A with 108 ounces of Solution B gives 180 ounces of a mixture that is 50% salt.  </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "Shall we assume the question?<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "what is the strength of the original solutions?<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "let salt content of A be x%<BR>\n" );
document.write( "salt content of B be y %<BR>\n" );
document.write( "0.01x*112+0.01y*28= 140*0.4<BR>\n" );
document.write( "1.12x+0.28y=56=0.......................1<BR>\n" );
document.write( "0.01x*72+0.01y*108=0.5*180<BR>\n" );
document.write( "0.72x +1.08y=90........................2\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "solve the equations 1 &2  you will get<BR>\n" );
document.write( "A= 35% B= 60%<BR>\n" );
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