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What is the ratio for mixing a 25% solution with a 5% solution to create a 10% solution?

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1:4

1:3

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2:5

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3:5

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4:7

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To find the ratio of a 25% solution to a 5% solution that results in a 10% solution, let

x

represent the volume of the 25%-solution and

y

represent the volume of the 5%-solution. We can set up the…

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What this question tests

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Your ability to reason about weighted averages and the composition of mixtures.

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Averaging the percentages of two solutions without weighting by their volumes.

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