Solution-1 containing 10% nitric acid and 20% acetic acid at the rate F combines with Solution-2 containing 20% nitric acid and 10% acetic acid at the rate D, the product formed contains 30% nitric acid and 20% acetic acid at the rate P, how many independent equations containing F, D, and P are possible?

Correct Answer: 3
The equations of material balance are: 0.1F + 0.2D = 0.3P, 0.2F + 0.1D = 0.2P, and F + D = P.