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Solve the Problem by Writing and Solving a Suitable System 17.5%17.5 \%

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Solve the problem by writing and solving a suitable system of equations.
-A chemistry department wants to make 3 liters of a 17.5%17.5 \% basic solution by mixing a 20%20 \% solution with a 15%15 \% solution. How many liters of each type of basic solution should be used to produce the 17.5%17.5 \% solution?


A) 1 liter of 15%15 \% and 2 liters of 20%20 \%
B) 1.5 liters of each
C) 2 liters of 15%15 \% and 1 liter of 20%20 \%
D) 0.5 liter of 15%15 \% and 2.5 liters of 20%20 \%

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