A chemist needs to mix a 12% acid solution with a 32% acid solution to obtain an 8-liters mixture consisting of 20% acid. How many liters of each of the acid solutions must be used?

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confusionist · Answer

4.8 liters.

confusionist · Answer

Do you understand why, or would you like me to explain it for you? :)

anonymous · Answer

No, I don't understand why, I would not have asked this if I did.. can you pliz explain?

anonymous · Answer

Hi friend !
Do you need more help ?;)

anonymous · Answer

I have an open question in economics, but nothing that has to do with math besides this.

anonymous · Answer

@Confusionist
Hi friend !
thanks for your help !
I think if you write your way thats very good for this answer ;)

anonymous · Answer

CAn someone explain this problem to me?

anonymous · Answer

@WHAT?!:What did you want ????

anonymous · Answer

huh ?!

anonymous · Answer

I told you, I neeed someone to explain this math problem to me, I don't understand how to do it.

anonymous · Answer

-_-

confusionist · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

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