One antifreeze solution is 26% alcohol and another is 11% alcohol. How much of each mixture should be added to make 54 L of a solution that is 21% alcohol? Part 1 of 2 L of 26% solution should be mixed. Part 2 of 2 L of 11% solution should be mixed.

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One antifreeze solution is 26% alcohol and another is 11% alcohol. How much of each mixture should be added to make 54 L of a solution that is 21% alcohol?
Part 1 of 2
L of 26% solution should be mixed.
Part 2 of 2
L of 11% solution should be mixed.
Transcribed Image Text:One antifreeze solution is 26% alcohol and another is 11% alcohol. How much of each mixture should be added to make 54 L of a solution that is 21% alcohol? Part 1 of 2 L of 26% solution should be mixed. Part 2 of 2 L of 11% solution should be mixed.
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