Set up an equation that can be used to solve the problem. Solve the equation and answer the question asked.
-A chemist needs 90 milliliters of a 54% solution but has only 48% and 66% solutions available. Find how many milliliters of each that should be mixed to get the desired solution.
A) 30 ml of 48%; 60 ml of 66%
B) 63 ml of 48%; 27 ml of 66%
C) 63 ml of 48%; 30 ml of 66%
D) 60 ml of 48%; 30 ml of 66%

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The Answer of Set up an equation that can be used to solve the problem. Solve the equation and answer the question asked.
-A chemist needs 90 milliliters of a 54% solution but has only 48% and 66% solutions available. Find how many milliliters of each that should be mixed to get the desired solution.
A) 30 ml of 48%; 60 ml of 66%
B) 63 ml of 48%; 27 ml of 66%
C) 63 ml of 48%; 30 ml of 66%
D) 60 ml of 48%; 30 ml of 66%

Set Up an Equation That Can Be Used to Solve