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A photographer wants to mix 14 liters of a 9% acetic acid solution with a 16% solution to get a 13% solution. How many liters of 16% solution must be added?

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let 'x' represent the liter of 16% solution, x>0


0.09*14 + 0.16x = 0.13(14 + x)


by solving we find:


x = 18.67 L


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18.67 liters of 16% solution must be added.