SOLUTION: a chemist needs 18 liters of a 10% alcohol solution but has only a 30% alcohol solution. how many liters each of the 30% solution and water should he mix to make the desired 18 lit

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Question 854650: a chemist needs 18 liters of a 10% alcohol solution but has only a 30% alcohol solution. how many liters each of the 30% solution and water should he mix to make the desired 18 liters of 10% solution
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