SOLUTION: Jack has 2 quarts of 30% acid solution and 3 pints of 20% solution. If he mixes, what will be the concentration of resulting.

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Question 772491: Jack has 2 quarts of 30% acid solution and 3 pints of 20% solution. If he mixes, what will be the concentration of resulting.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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1 pint = (1/8) gallon
1 quart = (1/4) gallon

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