A chemist has three different acid solutions. The first acid solution contains 25 % acid, the second contains 35 % and the third contains 55 % . They want to use all three solutions to obtain a mixture of 75 liters containing 45 % acid, using 3 times as much of the 55 % solution as the 35 % solution. How many liters of each solution should be used? The chemist should use liters of 25 % solution, liters of 35 % solution, and liters of 55 % solution.

A chemist has three different acid solutions. The first acid solution contains 25 % acid, the second contains 35 % and the third contains 55 % . They want to use all three solutions to obtain a mixture of 75 liters containing 45 % acid, using 3 times as much of the 55 % solution as the 35 % solution. How many liters of each solution should be used? The chemist should use liters of 25 % solution, liters of 35 % solution, and liters of 55 % solution.

Elementary Algebra

17th Edition

ISBN:9780998625713

Author:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Publisher:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Chapter5: Systems Of Linear Equations

Section5.2: Solve Systems Of Equations By Substitution

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