SOLUTION: a chemist has two saline solutions. one is 2% salt, and the other is 6% salt. how much of each solution should be mixed to make 2 liters of saline solution that is 3% salt?

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Question 901759: a chemist has two saline solutions. one is 2% salt, and the other is 6% salt. how much of each solution should be mixed to make 2 liters of saline solution that is 3% salt?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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.06x + .02(2L-x) = .03(2L)
x = .01(2L)/.04, amount of 6%