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1 May, 22:16

A lab assistant wants to make 5 liters of 27.2% acid solution. If solutions of 30% and 16% are in stock, how many liters of each must be mixed to prepare the solution?

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  1. 1 May, 22:20
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    Let x = 30% y=16%

    We need 5 liters of 27.2% acid

    A) x + y = 5

    B).30 x +.16y = 5 *.272

    Multiplying A by -.30

    A) -.30 x -.30y = - 1.5 then adding to B

    B).30 x +.16y = 1.36

    -.14y = -.14

    y = 1 liter 16%

    x = 4 liters 30%
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