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8 February, 21:11

Two solutions of different concentrations of acid are mixed creating 40 mL of a solution that is 32% acid. One-quarter of the solution is made up of a 20% acid solution. The remaining three-quarters is made up of a solution of unknown concentration, c.

Which equation can be used to determine c, the unknown concentration?

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  1. 8 February, 21:17
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    Taking the 3 solutions as 3 different terms, we can create an equation as follows:

    Solution 1 : 10mL with 20% acid

    Solution 2 : 30mL with x% acid

    Solution 3 : 40mL with 32% acid

    Since solution 1 + solution 2 = solution 3, let us substitute the given values we have:

    10 (0.2) + 30 (x) = 40 (0.32)

    2 + 30x = 12.8

    To solve for the unknown concentration x, we subtract 2 from both sides:

    2 + 30x - 2 = 12.8 - 2

    30x = 10.8

    Dividing both sides by 30:

    30x/30 = 10.8/30

    x = 0.36

    Therefore the unknown solution is 36% acid.
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