SOLUTION: A 30% solution of barium chloride is mixed with 10 L of water to form a 20% solution. How many liters of original solution did we start with?

Question 195254: A 30% solution of barium chloride is mixed with 10 L of water to form a 20% solution. How many liters of original solution did we start with?

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A 30% solution of barium chloride is mixed with 10 L of water to form a 20% solution. How many liters of original solution did we start with?
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Let x = amount 30% solution of barium (liters of original solution)
then
.30x = .20(10+x)
.30x = 2 + .20x
.10x = 2
x = 2/.10
x = 20 Liters
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