Question

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A pharmacist mixes 14 ounces of 68% saline solution with 55% saline solution. If the final mixture is 62% saline, how many ounces of the 55% solution were used?

Answer 1

@superhelp101

Answer 2

@johnweldon1993

Answer 3

is it half of 14 ounces @IMStuck

Answer 4

I think it is this equation that we need:

Answer 5

whats the equation?

Answer 6

14(.68)+.55x=(14+x)(.62)

Answer 7

is it 12 ounces

Answer 8

9.52+.55x=8.68+.62x

Answer 9

.84=.07x
x=12

Answer 10

so 12 is the answer?

Answer 11

You were right! Good job!

Answer 12

yes, 12 is the answer.

Answer 13

thanks!

Answer 14

YW!!!

Answer 15

TY for the medal!