Question 697820: an 18% iodine solution is mixed with a 45% iodine solution to make 12 ounces of a 36% iodine solution. How many ounces of each were used? Answer by lwsshak3(11628) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! an 18% iodine solution is mixed with a 45% iodine solution to make 12 ounces of a 36% iodine solution. How many ounces of each were used?
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let x= amt of 18% iodine solution to mix.
12-x= amt of 45% iodine solution to mix.
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18%x+45%(12-x)=36%*12
.18x+5.4-.45x=4.32
.27x=1.08
x=1.08/.27
x=4
12-x=8
amt of 18% iodine solution to mix=4 ounces
amt of 45% iodine solution to mix=8 ounces
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