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Question 994064: A scientist needs 60 liters of a 60% acid solution. He currently has a 40% solution and a 70% solution. How many liters of each does he need to make the needed 60 liters of 60% acid solution?
Gabe neeeds ? liters of the 40% solution.
He also needs ? liters of the 70% solution.
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A scientist needs 60 liters of a 60% acid solution. He currently has a 40% solution and a 70% solution. How many liters of each does he need to make the needed 60 liters of 60% acid solution?
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Equation:
acid + acid = acid
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0.40x + 0.70(60-x) = 0.60*60
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40x + 70*60 - 70x = 60*60
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-30x = -10*60
x = 20 liters
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Gabe needs 20 liters of the 40% solution.
He also needs 40 liters of the 70% solution.
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Cheers,
Stan H.