Question

Jackie has two solutions that are 2 percent sulfuric acid and 12 percent sulfuric acid by
volume, respectively. If these solutions are mixed in appropriate quantities to produce
60 liters of a solution that is 5 percent sulfuric acid, approximately how many liters of
the 2 percent solution will be required?
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Answer 1

Answer:

42

Step-by-step explanation:

2% 12%

5%

12-5 5-2

7 3

2% solution: 12% solution = 7:3

total parts =7+3 =10 parts = 60liter

1 part = 6 liters

2% solution = 7×6 =42liters