One brand of cleaner used to etch concrete is 25% acid. A stronger industrial-strength cleaner is 50% acid. How many gallons of each cleaner should be mixed to produce 20 gal of a 40% acid solution?

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  1. One brand of cleaner used to etch concrete is 25% acid. A stronger industrial-strength cleaner is 50% acid. How many gallons of each cleaner should be mixed to produce 20 gal of a 40% acid solution?
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