Question 122

Solutions A and B have concentrations of Sulphuric acid as 20% and 50% respectively. In what ratio must A and B be mixed to get a solution of concentration 40%?

Solution

By applying the formula of alligation we get,
20 50
\ /
40
/ \
10 20

Thus the solutions A and B must be mixed in the ratio 10:20 = 1:2.

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