SOLUTION: A chemist mixes 4 liters of one acid solution with 10 liters of a 40% solution, resulting in a 30% acid solution. The table shows the amount of each solution used.
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Question 951363: A chemist mixes 4 liters of one acid solution with 10 liters of a 40% solution, resulting in a 30% acid solution. The table shows the amount of each solution used. Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! The 4-liter acid material was a lower concentration than 40%. Call it 4 liters of x percent acid.