I am super confused. Please help.

Question

6L of a solution which is 34% alkaline is added to a 2L solution that is 22% alkaline. What percent alkaline is the final mixture, rounded to the nearest whole number.

Answer 1

6(34) + 2(22) = 8X

204 + 44 = 8X

8X = 248

X = 248/8 = 31%

6 is 3 times 2, so

you should get 3 times closer to 34 than to 22

31 is within 3 of 34

31 is within 9 of 22

9 is 3 times 3