SOLUTION: How many liters of a 40% acid solution must be added to 12 liters of a 20% solution to obtain a 25% solution? 30 {{{X^2-1}}}

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Question 280713: How many liters of a 40% acid solution must be added to 12 liters of a 20% solution to obtain a 25% solution?
30 X%5E2-1

Found 2 solutions by marz, Alan3354:
Answer by marz(1) About Me  (Show Source):
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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.4x + 12*.2 = (12+x)*.25
Solve for x
x is the amount of 40% added