SOLUTION: How many gallons of a 2% salt solution must be mixed with 55 gallons of a 6% solution to obtain a 4% solution

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Question 1112050: How many gallons of a 2% salt solution must be mixed with 55 gallons of a 6% solution to obtain a 4% solution
Answer by ikleyn(52786) About Me  (Show Source):
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Equal amount of 55 gallons of each of the two input solutions.

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