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

A. 2 liters of 15% solution, 1 liter of 20% solution
B. 1 liter of 15% solution, 2 liters of 20% solution
C. 1.5 liters of 15% solution, 1.5 liters of 20% solution
D. 0.5 liter of 15% solution, 2.5 liters of 20% solution


Answer: C

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