document.write( "Question 816382: Mary wants to make 10 qt. of a 63% saline solution by mixing together a 75% SALINE SOLUTION AND A 55% saline solution. How much of each solution must she use? \n" ); document.write( "

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document.write( "Mary wants to make 10 qt. of a 63% saline solution 
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document.write( "by mixing together a 75% SALINE SOLUTION AND A 55% saline solution.
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document.write( "Let x and (10qt-x) represent the amount of 75% and 55% solutions respectively
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document.write( "     | After multiplying thru by 100
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document.write( "       20x = 80
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document.write( "         x = 4qt of 75% and 6qt of 55%   (10-4)
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