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23 January, 09:41

A 20% acid solution is mixed with 20 liters of a 45% acid solution. How much of a 30% acid solution will result?

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  1. 23 January, 09:49
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    50 liters

    Step-by-step explanation:

    If x is the volume of 20% acid, then:

    x (0.20) + 20 (0.45) = (x + 20) (0.30)

    0.2x + 9 = 0.3x + 6

    3 = 0.1x

    x = 30

    30 liters of 20% acid are needed, so there will be a total of 50 liters of 30% acid.
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