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A 5 gallon mixture contains 40% acid. A 3 gallon mixture contains 50% acid. What percent is obtained by putting the two mixtures together?
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A  5 gallon mixture contains 40% acid. A 3 gallon mixture contains 50% acid. What percent is obtained by putting the two mixtures together?



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(5/8)40 + (3/8)50 = 25 + 18.75 = 43.75%
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