Question: A solution is made by mixing 15 liters of a 30% acid solution with 5 liters of a 50% acid solution. What is the percentage of acid in the new solution?
Options:
Correct Answer: 36%
Solution:
Acid from 30% solution = 0.3 * 15 = 4.5L. Acid from 50% solution = 0.5 * 5 = 2.5L. Total acid = 4.5 + 2.5 = 7L. Total volume = 15 + 5 = 20L. Percentage = (7/20) * 100 = 35%.