A scientist has two solution which she has labeled solution A and solution B. Each contains salt. She knows that solution A is 45% salt and solution B is 95% salt. She wants to obtain 60 ounces of a mixture that is 80% salt. How many ounces of each solution should she use ?

A scientist has two solution which she has labeled solution A and solution B. Each contains salt. She knows that solution A is 45% salt and solution B is 95% salt. She wants to obtain 60 ounces of a mixture that is 80% salt. How many ounces of each solution should she use ?

Algebra: Structure And Method, Book 1

(REV)00th Edition

ISBN:9780395977224

Author:Richard G. Brown, Mary P. Dolciani, Robert H. Sorgenfrey, William L. Cole

Publisher:Richard G. Brown, Mary P. Dolciani, Robert H. Sorgenfrey, William L. Cole

Chapter8: Introduction To Functions

Section8.1: Equations In Two Variables

Problem 37WE

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