SOLUTION: a chemist needs to prepare 10 L of a mixture of concentrated HCI and distilled water so that the ratio of acid and water is 3:2. how much of each does the chemist needs?

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Question 903662: a chemist needs to prepare 10 L of a mixture of concentrated HCI and distilled water so that the ratio of acid and water is 3:2. how much of each does the chemist needs?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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3x+2x=10
5x=10
x=2
3x=6 L acid
2x=4 L water