A chemist has 10% and 60% solutions of acid available. How many liters of each solution should be mixed to obtain 275 liters of 12% acid solution? liters of 10% acid liters of 60% acid

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A chemist has 10% and 60% solutions of acid available. How many liters of each solution should be mixed to
obtain 275 liters of 12% acid solution?
liters of 10% acid
liters of 60% acid
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