Math Problem Statement
A chemist mixes 75 milliliters of a solution that is 15% acid with 175 milliliters of a solution that is 75% acid. Answer the questions below. Do not do any rounding. (a) How many milliliters of acid are in the resulting mixture? milliters (b) What percentage of the resulting mixture is acid?
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Mixtures
Percentages
Formulas
Amount of substance = Volume × Concentration
Theorems
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Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-12
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