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bruce wants to make 50 ml of an alcohol solution with 12% concentration.he had 10% alcohol solutions and a 15% alcohol the equation.  How much of each should he use

 Jul 10, 2020
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10%=30 15%=20 Hope this helps :)

 Jul 10, 2020
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ingredients summed = final product

 

.10 * x ml         +      .15 (50ml - x)    =    .12 (50 ml)    solve for x the amount of 10 %

 

.1x +                +      7.5  - .15x    =  6

- .05x   = -1.5

x = 30  ml   of 10%

 

50-30 = 20 ml of 15%

 Jul 10, 2020

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