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Question 655683: how many liters of a 10% alcohol solution must be mixed with 50 L of a 90% solution to get a 50% solution?
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how many liters of a 10% alcohol solution must be mixed with 50 L of a 90% solution to get a 50% solution?
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50 is the average of 10 & 90, so it's equal amounts.