document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=697691>Question 697691</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> An 18% iodine solution is mixed with with a 45% iodine solution to make 12 ounces of a 36% iodine solution.  How many ounces of each were used? </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "Pamela has a solution of 50% acid and another of 80% acid. How many ounces of each will make 300 ounces of a solution that is 72% acid?<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "f = 50%<BR>\n" );
document.write( "e = 80%<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "e + f = 300 (total solution)<BR>\n" );
document.write( "80e + 50f = 72*300 (total acid)<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Solve for e & f<BR>\n" );
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