SOLUTION: how many ml of 60 percent acid should be added to pure acid to make 50 ml of 85 percent acid

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Question 825016: how many ml of 60 percent acid should be added to pure acid to make 50 ml of 85 percent acid
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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The pure acid would be 100%.
You can find a thorough description and solution process linked in my profile for such a two-part mixture problem.