SOLUTION: 1. a 25% solution acid is mixed with a 15% acid solution to make 20 ounces of a 21% acid solution. How many ounces of each solution are used? 2. A 35% saline solution is mixed wit

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Question 837122: 1. a 25% solution acid is mixed with a 15% acid solution to make 20 ounces of a 21% acid solution. How many ounces of each solution are used?
2. A 35% saline solution is mixed with a 20% saline solution to make 15 ounces of a 25% saline solution.
How many ounces of each solution are used?

Answer by josgarithmetic(39616) About Me  (Show Source):
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u = ounces of 15% acid
v = ounces of 25% acid

%2815u%2B25v%29%2F20=21 and u%2Bv=20
Solve these two simultaneous equations for u and v.

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