SOLUTION: 2 qt. of a 5% saline solution was mixed with 3 qt. of a 85% saline solution. Find the concentration of the new mixture.

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Question 849884: 2 qt. of a 5% saline solution was mixed with 3 qt. of a 85% saline solution. Find the concentration of the new mixture.
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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2*5 + 3*85 = 5*Conc