SOLUTION: You are making an acid solution in science class. Five liters of the 40% acid solution are obtained by mixing a 20% solution with a 60% solution. How much of each must you use?

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Question 827867: You are making an acid solution in science class. Five liters of the 40% acid solution are obtained by mixing a 20% solution with a 60% solution. How much of each must you use?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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40% is the average.
--> equal amounts