Question 1016521
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A chemistry teacher needs to mix a 30% salt solution with a 90% salt solution to make 25 qt of a 54% solution. 
How many quarts of each solution should the teacher mix to get the desired result?
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It is a typical mixture word problem.

See the lesson <A HREF=http://www.algebra.com/algebra/homework/word/mixtures/Solving-typical-mixture-problems.lesson>Solving typical word problems on mixtures for solutions</A> in this site, Problem 1.

This problem is very similar to yours.

In this lesson you will find the solution. 

Consider it as a sample. Read it attentively.

Then solve your problem by substituting your data.

Good luck!
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