SOLUTION: Margo has 40 milliliters of 25% solution. How many milliliters of 60% solution should he add to obtain the required 45% solution?

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Question 1015982: Margo has 40 milliliters of 25% solution. How many milliliters of 60% solution should he add to obtain the required 45% solution?
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Margo has 40 milliliters of 25% solution. How many milliliters of 60% solution should he add to obtain the required 45% solution?
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