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Question 352723: How many liters of a 14% alcohol solution must be mixed with 20 liters of a 50% solution to get a 30% solution?
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
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(x)(14%) + (20)(50%) = (20+x)(30%)