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document.write( "Given solutions at 18% and 50%, need 2L of 26%.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Ratio of 18%:50% = (50-26):(26-18) = 24:8 = 3:1  so 1.5L of 18% + 0.5L of 50%<BR>\n" );
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