Problema Solution

how many liters of a 40% alcohol solution must be mixed with 40 liters of a 90% solution to get a 50% solution

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Let amount of 40% alcohol=x liter

so,

x*0.40+40*0.90=(x+40)(0.50)

.04x+36=0.50x+20

0.46x=16

x=34.78

Amount of 40% alcohol needed=34.78 liters.