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Question 1020565: How many liters of a 10% saline solution must be added to 4 liters of a 40% saline solution to obtain a 15% saline solution? Answer by ikleyn(52775) (Show Source):
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How many liters of a 10% saline solution must be added to 4 liters of a 40% saline solution to obtain a 15% saline solution?
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See the lesson Solving typical word problems on mixtures for solutions in this site, Problem 2.
This problem is very similar to yours.
In this lesson you will find the detailed solution.
Consider it as a sample. Read it attentively.
Then solve your problem by substituting your data.
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