SOLUTION: A scientist has two solutions, which she has labeled Solution A and Solution B. Each contains salt. She knows that Solution A is 30% salt and Solution B is 55% salt. She wants to o

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Question 391125: A scientist has two solutions, which she has labeled Solution A and Solution B. Each contains salt. She knows that Solution A is 30% salt and Solution B is 55% salt. She wants to obtain 170 ounces of a mixture that is 45% salt. How many ounces of each solution should she use?
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x(30%) + (170 - x)(55%) = 170(45%)