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a solution of 61% vinegar is to be mixed with a solution of 21% vinegar to form 160 liters of a 44% solution. How many liters of the 61% solution must be used?
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a solution of 61% vinegar is to be mixed with a solution of 21% vinegar to form 160 liters of a 44% solution. How many liters of the 61% solution must be used?
Solution:
x liters of the 61% solution must be used
So
61%x+21%(160-x) = 44%*160
x = 92
So 92 liters of the 61% solution must be used