SOLUTION: a 2% acid solution must be mixed witha 10% acid solution to get 6L of a 6% solution. How many liters of a 2% solution are needed

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Question 955599: a 2% acid solution must be mixed witha 10% acid solution to get 6L of a 6% solution.
How many liters of a 2% solution are needed

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a 2% acid solution must be mixed witha 10% acid solution to get 6L of a 6% solution.
How many liters of a 2% solution are needed
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let x=amt of 2% solution needed
6-x=amount 10% solution to mix
2%x+10%(6-x)=6%*6
.02x+.60-.10x=.36
.08x=.24
x=3
amt of 2% solution needed=3L