SOLUTION: How many mL of each 45% solution and a 15% solution should be mixed in order to obtain 25mL of a 30% solution?

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Question 628795: How many mL of each 45% solution and a 15% solution should be mixed in order to obtain 25mL of a 30% solution?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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x+y=25;
.45x+.15y=.30*25
x=12.5
y=12.5