SOLUTION: How many gallons of a 10% salt solution should be added to 20 gallons of a 60% salt solution to obtain a 50% salt solution?

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Question 1095426: How many gallons of a 10% salt solution should be added to 20 gallons of a 60% salt solution to obtain a 50% salt solution?
Answer by ikleyn(52824) About Me  (Show Source):
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NEITHER 60% salt solution NOR 50% salt solution exists.


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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saline_water

https://www.researchgate.net/post/What_is_the_maximum_concentration_of_sodium_chloride_in_water