document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=703666>Question 703666</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Mixing a 10% solution with a 18% solution to produce 5 pounds of a 12% solution. How many pounds of the 10% solution are required? </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "(0.1x + 0.18(5 -x))/5 = 0.12\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "-0.08x + 0.9 = 0.6\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "x = 3.75 lbs </SPAN>\n" );
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