It is required to prepare 1250 kg of a solution composed of 12 wt.% ethanol and 88 wt.% water. Two solutions are available, the first contains 5 wt.% ethanol, and the second contains 25 wt.% ethanol. How much of each solution are mixed to prepare the desired solution?

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It is required to prepare 1250 kg of a solution composed of 12 wt.% ethanol and
88 wt.% water. Two solutions are available, the first contains 5 wt.% ethanol, and the second
contains 25 wt.% ethanol. How much of each solution are mixed to prepare the desired
solution?
Transcribed Image Text:It is required to prepare 1250 kg of a solution composed of 12 wt.% ethanol and 88 wt.% water. Two solutions are available, the first contains 5 wt.% ethanol, and the second contains 25 wt.% ethanol. How much of each solution are mixed to prepare the desired solution?
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