SOLUTION: How many ounces of 30% bleach solution should be mixed with a solution that is 75% bleach to get a solution that is 50% bleach if I have 75 ounces of the solution that is 75% bleac

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Question 847035: How many ounces of 30% bleach solution should be mixed with a solution that is 75% bleach to get a solution that is 50% bleach if I have 75 ounces of the solution that is 75% bleach? How many total ounces will I end up with ?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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.3*x+.75*75=.5(x+75)
If all of the 75 oz of 75% bleach are used then you will need 93.75 oz of 30% bleach
so you will have 75+93.75=168.75 oz total