SOLUTION: A nurse mixes 60 cc of a 50% saline solution with a 10% saline solution to produce a 25% saline solution. How much of the 10% solution should he use?

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Question 900149: A nurse mixes 60 cc of a 50% saline solution with a 10% saline solution to produce a 25% saline solution. How much of the 10% solution should he use?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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The description fits a general type of two-part mixing problem. All those of this type are solvable in the same way.

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