SOLUTION: jasmine wants to make 40% citric acid. If she has 1/2 liters of 0% citric acid, how many liters of 45% citric acid should she add?

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Question 766454: jasmine wants to make 40% citric acid. If she has 1/2 liters of 0% citric acid, how many liters of 45% citric acid should she add?
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jasmine wants to make 40% citric acid. If she has 1/2 liters of 0% citric acid, how many liters of 45% citric acid should she add?
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0*(1/2) + x*45 = (0+x)*40