Inactive Tutor answered • 12/27/16
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x represents the amount of 70%
180 - x represents the amount of 20%
0.7x + 0.2(180 - x) = 0.35(180)
Can you solve for x?
Sandi C.
asked • 12/27/16solving a percent mixture problem.
A scientist has two solutions which she has labeled Solution A and Solution B. Each contains salt. She knows that solution A is 20% salt and solution B is 70% salt. She wants to obtain 180 ounces of a mixture that is 35% salt. How many ounces of each solution should she use?
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Sandi C.
12/27/16