SOLUTION: Can you make 50mL of a 35% acid solution with 32mL of a 45% solution and 18mL of a 15% solution? Explain

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Question 1054440: Can you make 50mL of a 35% acid solution with 32mL of a 45% solution and 18mL of a 15% solution? Explain
Answer by jorel555(1290) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
.35 x 50=17.5mL pure acid
32 x .45=14.4 mL
18 x .15=2.7 mL
14.4+2.7=17.1 mL
There is not enough acid available to make the desired solution. ☺☺☺☺