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A 75% antifreeze solution is to be mixed with a 90% antifreeze solution to get 360 liters of a 85% solution. How many liters of the 75% and how many liters of the 90% solutions will be used?
Answer: 75% solution:120 liters, 90% solution 120 liters….Please click the icon below to purchase full solution at $10