Answer:
20 ounces of the 63% solution and 80 ounces of the 33% solution.
Explanation:
Let x = number of ounces of 63% solution.
Let y = number of ounces of 33% solution.
The total solution to be made is 100 oz.
x + y = 100
x ounces of 63% solution is 0.63x ounces of acid.
y ounces of 33% solution is 0.33y ounces of acid.
100 ounces of 39% solution is 39 ounces of acid
0.63x + 0.33y = 39
The system of equations is
x + y = 100
0.63x + 0.33y = 39
Multiply the both sides of the first equation by -0.33. Then add it to the second equation.
-0.33x - 0.33y = -33
+ 0.63x + 0.33y = 39
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0.3x = 6
x = 6/0.3
x = 20
x + y = 100
20 + y = 100
y = 80
Answer:
20 ounces of the 63% solution and 80 ounces of the 33% solution.