SOLUTION: How many liters of a 5% solution of salt should be added to a 19% solution in order to obtain 700 liters of a 8% solution?

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Question 829140: How many liters of a 5% solution of salt should be added to a 19% solution in order to obtain 700 liters of a 8% solution?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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"Mixing two concentrations for known amount of mixture "

Find in the lesson link in my profile.