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Pure acid is to be added to a 10% acid solution to obtain 99L of a 20% acid solution. which amounts of each should be used ?

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Answer:

x = amount of 100% acid solution (pure acid, no water)

y = amount of 10% acid solution (acid + water)

both amounts are in liters

Explanation:

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