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Cleaning solution was made by mixing 10 qt. of a 4% baking soda solution and 8 qt. of a 45% soap solution. Find the concentration of the cleaning solution.

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AnneS2
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anonymous
(10 qt)(4%) +(8qt)(45%)=(18 qt) (x)
where x=final concentration of the cleaning solution
(10 qt)(4%) +(8qt)(45%)=(18 qt) (x)
(10 qt%) +(360qt%)=(18 qt) (x)
(370qt%)=(18 qt) (x)
(370qt%)/18qt=(18 qt) (x)/18 qt
21%=x