SOLUTION: a pharmacist wishes to prepare 36mL of 20% alcohol solution. she has 30% solution and 10% solution. how much of each should be used in forming the desired mixture?

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Question 296519: a pharmacist wishes to prepare 36mL of 20% alcohol solution. she has 30% solution and 10% solution. how much of each should be used in forming the desired mixture?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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.3x+.1y=.2*36
x+y=36