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How many quarts of a 50% solution of acid must be added to 20 quarts of a 20% solution of acid to obtain a mixture containing a 45% solution of acid?

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Answer Using the method of alligation. 40.0= 20/(10/20) qts of 50% solution to add to your 20 qts of 20% solution. 60.0= (20+40.0) qts of the final 40% solution.

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