Question A researcher has saline solutions with concentrations of 8% and 14%. He wants to mix some of each solution to get 66 ounces of solution with a 10% concentration. How many ounce of each solution does he need to mix together?

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A researcher has saline solutions with concentrations of
8% and 14%. He wants to mix some of each solution to
get 66 ounces of solution with a 10% concentration. How
many ounce of each solution does he need to mix
together?
Select the correct answer below:
14%
Transcribed Image Text:Question A researcher has saline solutions with concentrations of 8% and 14%. He wants to mix some of each solution to get 66 ounces of solution with a 10% concentration. How many ounce of each solution does he need to mix together? Select the correct answer below: 14%
43 ounces of 8% solution and 23 ounces of 14%
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23 ounces of 8% solution and 43 ounces of 14%
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24 ounces of 8% solution and 42 ounces of 14%
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44 ounces of 8% solution and 22 ounces of 14%
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42 ounces of 8% solution and 24 ounces of 14%
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22 ounces of 8% solution and 44 ounces of 14%
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Transcribed Image Text:43 ounces of 8% solution and 23 ounces of 14% solution 23 ounces of 8% solution and 43 ounces of 14% solution 24 ounces of 8% solution and 42 ounces of 14% solution 44 ounces of 8% solution and 22 ounces of 14% solution 42 ounces of 8% solution and 24 ounces of 14% solution 22 ounces of 8% solution and 44 ounces of 14% solution MORE INSTRUCTION SUBM
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