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You need a 35% solution. You are going to mix 15 liters of a 27% solution with an amount of a 50% solution. How much of the 50% solution should you use?
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You need a 35% solution. You are going to mix 15 liters of a 27% solution with an amount of a 50% solution. How much of the 50% solution should you use?

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0.34(15+x) = 0.27(15) + 0.5x

x = 8 liters

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