A tank contains a mixture of acid and water. If 30 liters of acid are added the mixture will be 70% acid, if 30 liters of water are added the mixture will be 50% acid. Determine the percentage of acid in the original mixture

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A tank contains a mixture of acid and water. If 30 liters of acid are added the mixture will be 70% acid, if 30 liters of water are added the mixture will be 50% acid. Determine the percentage of acid in the original mixture

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