Problema Solution

A chemist needs 12 L of a 40% alcohol solution. She must mix a 20% solution and a 50% solution. How many liters of each will be required to obtain what she needs?

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x + y = 12

2x + 5y = 4*12

=> 24-2y+5y=48

3y=24

y=8 , x=4