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40 liters of a 30% alcohol solution are mixed with 45 liters of a 50% alcohol solution. What is the alcohol concentration of the mixture?

  1. 40.59%
  2. 40%
  3. 80%
  4. 39.41%

Answer

A. 40.59%

Solution

Pure alcohol = 12 + 22.5 = 34.5 L in 85 L → 40.59%.

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