SOLUTION: A chemistry student has available to her two acid solutions, one is 10% acid and the other is 35% acid . How much of each should she use to make 2000 ml of a soution that is 25% ac

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Question 584865: A chemistry student has available to her two acid solutions, one is 10% acid and the other is 35% acid . How much of each should she use to make 2000 ml of a soution that is 25% acid?
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
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(x)(10%) + (2000 - x)(35%) = (2000)(25%)