the lab, Jenny has two solutions that contain alcohol and is mixing them with each other. Solution A is 40% alcohol and Solution B is 12% alcohol. She uses 1000 milliliters of Solution A. How many milliliters of Solution B does she use, if the resulting

the lab, Jenny has two solutions that contain alcohol and is mixing them with each other. Solution A is 40% alcohol and Solution B is 12% alcohol. She uses 1000 milliliters of Solution A. How many milliliters of Solution B does she use, if the resulting

College Algebra

1st Edition

ISBN:9781938168383

Author:Jay Abramson

Publisher:Jay Abramson

Chapter2: Equations And Inequalities

Section2.3: Models And Applications

Problem 22SE: A chemistry teacher needs to mix a 30% salt solution with a 70% salt solution to make 20 qt of a 40%...

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