SOLUTION: A manufacturer has a 4% and 10% acid solution in stock. How much of each solution must be used to fill an order of 180L of a 8% solution?
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A manufacturer has a 4% and 10% acid solution in stock. How much of each solution must be used to fill an order of 180L of a 8% solution?
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x+y=180,
.04x+.10y=.08*180
x=60., y=120.