Question

A druggist has two mixtures of a certain chemical and water, one containing 10% of the chemical and the other containing 40% of the chemical. How much of each mixture should he use to make 10 ounces that contain 25% of the chemical

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Well, that seems more chemistry based than mathematical, but I can give it a go.

x = first chemical and y = second chemical
x+y=10
.1x+.4y=10(.25)?

That is a simply systems of equations but I really don't know.

Answer 3

i need help please

Answer 4

Well, I got an answer. Do you have an answer that we can check this to or does anyone else have it?

Answer 5

@gaby236 are you doing online school?

Answer 6

5 ounces of each?

Answer 7

That is what I got as well Vitor. Do you know chemistry or the reason why chemically?

Answer 8

no are good school

Answer 9

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Answer 10

so finish math my graduation