SOLUTION: One solution contains 20% acid and a second solution contains 60% acid. How many ounces of each solution should be mixed to have 50 ounces of a 30% acid solution?

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Hi,

Let x represent the amount of the 60% acid

Question States*** Mixing

 .60x + .20(50oz - x) = .30(50oz)

              x =