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Bruce wants to make 50 ml of an alcohol solution with a 12% concentration. He has a 10% alcohol solution and a

15% alcohol solution. The equation 0.10x +0.15(50 – x) = 0.12(50) can be used to find the amount of 10% alcohol
solution Bruce should use.
How much of the 10% alcohol solution should Bruce use?
mL
How much of the 15% alcohol solution should Bruce use?
mL

2 Answers

3 votes

Answer:

{1} 30

{2} 20

Explanation:

according to edge

User Hobbs
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Answer:

30 ml

20ml

Explanation:

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