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A solution of 81%
bleach is to be mixed with a solution of 96% bleach to make 135 L of a 87% solution. How many liters of the 81% solution must be used?
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A solution of 81%
bleach is to be mixed with a solution of 96% bleach to make 135 L of a 87% solution. How many liters of the 81% solution must be used?
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Question 1092257:
A solution of 81%
bleach is to be mixed with a solution of 96% bleach to make 135 L of a 87% solution. How many liters of the 81% solution must be used? Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Let = liters of 81% solution needed
Let = liters of 96% solution needed
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Multiply both sides of (1) by and
subtract (1) from (2)
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(1)
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and
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81 liters of 81% solution are needed
54 liters of 96% solution are needed
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check:
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
OK
