document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=412225>Question 412225</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> An acid mixture is made by mixing 40% and 70% acid solution. How much of each should be used to get 12 liters of a 50% acid solution? </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "40.00%	solution-------------x<BR>\n" );
document.write( "70.00%	solution------------12-	x<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Total	50.00%	------------12		\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "4000x+7000(12-x)=5000*12<BR>\n" );
document.write( "4000x+84000-7000x=60000		<BR>\n" );
document.write( "4000x-7000x=60000-84000		<BR>\n" );
document.write( "-3000x=-24000							<BR>\n" );
document.write( "/-3000											<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x=8 liters---- 70%<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Balance 4 liters 40%							<BR>\n" );
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