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A chemist has four solutions of a very rare and expensive chemical that are 15% acid (cost...

A chemist has four solutions of a very rare and expensive chemical that are 15% acid (cost $120 per ounce), 20% acid (cost $180 per ounce), 35% acid (cost $280 per ounce) and 45% acid (cost $359 per ounce). She requires 200 oz of a 29% acid solution. Find the combination of any two of these concentrations that will minimize the total cost of the mix.

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