SOLUTION: Amy mixes 12 liters of 16% solution with a 40% acid solution to make a 32% acid solution . How many liters of 40% solution did she use?

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Question 809219: Amy mixes 12 liters of 16% solution with a 40% acid solution to make a 32% acid solution . How many liters of 40% solution did she use?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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12*.16+.40x=.32(x+12)
1.92 +0.4x= 0.32x+3.84
0.08x=1.92
8x=192
4x=96
2x=48
x=24