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If a scientist mixed 10% saline solution with 60% saline solution to get 25 gallons of 40% saline solution, how many gallons of 10% and 60% solutions were mixed?

Elementary Algebra

17th Edition

ISBN:9780998625713

Author:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Publisher:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Chapter1: Foundations

Section1.10: Systems Of Measurement

Problem 1.290TI: Joellen wants to double a solution of 5 gallons 3 quarts. How many gallons of solution will she have...

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