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90% and 97% pure acid solutions are mixed to obtain 21 litres of 95% pure acid solution.Find the quantity of each type of acids to be mixed to form the mixture.

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V1= volume of 90% solution
V2= volume of 97% solution

Volume of solution =V1+V2=21L

Concentration =95%=(V1×90%+V2×97%)21

So 21×95=90V1+97V2

=90V1+97(21V1)=97×217V1

So V1=6L and V2=15L


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