Solve the Problem. -A Chemistry Department Wants to Make 3 Liters of a Liters

Multiple Choice

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