To dilute a solution that is 40% saline, a chemist combines it with a solution that is 15% saline. How much of each solution should she use if she needs 150 mL of a solution that is 25% saline? Hint: solve by using system of equations

60 ml of 40% saline and 90 ml of 15% saline

Step-by-step explanation:

We can call the amount of 40% solution x and the amount of 15% solution y.

x + y = 150 -- (1)

0.40x + 0.15y = 150 * 0.25 -- (2)  --- 150 * 0.25 = 37.5

40x + 15y = 3750 (Multiply (2) by 100 to get rid of decimals)

15x + 15y = 2250 -- (3) (Multiply (1) by 15)

25x = 1500           (Subtract (3) from (1)

x = 60

y = 150 - 60 = 90

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