For a chemistry experiment, Agatha needs 50 milliliters of 20% acetic acid solution. The laboratory only has 10% and 50% acetic acid solutions. Agatha plans to make the 20% acetic acid solution by mixing together appropriate amounts of the two solutions. Determine the amounts of 10% and 50% acetic acid solution that should be mixed to make 50 milliliters of 20% acetic acid solution.

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For a chemistry experiment, Agatha needs 50 milliliters of 20% acetic acid solution. The laboratory only has 10% and 50% acetic acid solutions. Agatha plans to make the 20% acetic acid solution by mixing together appropriate amounts of the two solutions. Determine the amounts of 10% and 50% acetic acid solution that should be mixed to make 50 milliliters of 20% acetic acid solution.

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We are given that the laboratory has only 10% and 50% acetic acid solution and agatha needs 50 ml of 20% acetic acid solution.

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