SOLUTION: Arjun wants to make a 42% saline solution. He has already poured 8 gal. Of a 20% saline solution into a beaker. How many gal. of a 86% saline solution must he add to this to create

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Question 1044950: Arjun wants to make a 42% saline solution. He has already poured 8 gal. Of a 20% saline solution into a beaker. How many gal. of a 86% saline solution must he add to this to create the desired mixture?
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Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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"42% saline"?
"86% saline"?

Answer by ikleyn(52786) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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The maximum solubility of table salt (sodium chloride) in water at 20 degrees Celsius is 35.7 grams per 100 milliliters of water.

Source: https://www.reference.com/geography/maximum-solubility-salt-water-b5cba303939f22e

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