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Question 755314: If you have a 3% solution and add equil amounts of a 6% solution, what is the % solution?
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Found 2 solutions by tommyt3rd, Alan3354:
Answer by tommyt3rd(5050) About Me  (Show Source):
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x(0.03)+x(0.06)=x(0.09)

new solution is 9%


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Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If you have a 3% solution and add equil amounts of a 6% solution, what is the % solution?
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It's the average, (3 + 6)/2 = 4.5%