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18. A science teacher has a supply of 20% saline solution and a supply of 50% saline solution. How much of each solution should the teacher mix together to get 60 mL of 28% saline solution for an experiment? (1 point) A) 16 mL of the 20% solution and 44 mL of the 50% solution B) 44 mL of the 20% solution and 16 mL of the 50% solution C) 16 mL of the 20% solution and 16 mL of the 50% solution D) 44 mL of the 20% solution and 44 mL of the 50% solution

I know the answer is b but could someone explain how to get that answer

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44 mL of the 20% solution and 16 mL of the 50% solution is your answer


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