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Kelly, a chemist, was asked to prepare 24 gallons of a solution that is 50% acidic by mixing a solution that is 20% acidic with another solution that is 70% acidic. How much of each solution should she use?
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document.write( "It is a typical mixture word problem.\r\n" );
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document.write( "See the lesson Solving typical word problems on mixtures for solutions in this site, Problem 1.\r\n" );
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document.write( "This problem is very similar to yours.\r\n" );
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document.write( "In this lesson you will find the detailed solution. \r\n" );
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document.write( "Consider it as a sample. Read it attentively.\r\n" );
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document.write( "Then solve your problem by substituting your data.\r\n" );
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document.write( "In this way you will learn how to solve problems like this, once and for all .\r\n" );
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