SOLUTION: A 25% saltwater solution is mixed with 45% saltwater solution to make 25 liters of 37% solution. How many liters of each solution were mixed.

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Question 295111: A 25% saltwater solution is mixed with 45% saltwater solution to make 25 liters of 37% solution. How many liters of each solution were mixed.
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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x+y=25
.25x+.45y=25*.37
x=10 y=15