SOLUTION: A chemist has two acid solutions in stock: one that is a 40% solution and the other a 60% solution. How much of each solution should be mixed to obtain 100ml of a 45% solution ?

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Question 888648: A chemist has two acid solutions in stock: one that is a 40% solution and the other a 60% solution. How much of each solution should be mixed to obtain 100ml of a 45% solution ?
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