SOLUTION: A Solution containing 35% insecticide is to be mixed with a solution containing 55% insecticide to make 300 L of a solution containing 48% insecticide. How much of each solution sh

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Question 850525: A Solution containing 35% insecticide is to be mixed with a solution containing 55% insecticide to make 300 L of a solution containing 48% insecticide. How much of each solution should be used?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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a+b=300,
.35a+.55b=.48*300
a=105., b=195.