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15PTS HELP ASAP PLEASE! A scientist has two solutions, which she has labeled Solution A and Solution B. Each contains salt. She knows that Solution A is 65% salt and Solution B is 90% salt. She wants to obtain 160 ounces of a mixture that is 70% salt. How many ounces of each solution should she use?

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Answer:

Explanation:

68 Ounces B - 61.2

92.4 Ounces A - 60.06

70% of 160 = 112

A+B estimated 112

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