SOLUTION: Michael has 1 liter of a mixture containing 69% of boric acid. How much water must be added to make the mixture 50% boric acid.(represent answer in fraction.)

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Question 290763: Michael has 1 liter of a mixture containing 69% of boric acid. How much water must be added to make the mixture 50% boric acid.(represent answer in fraction.)
Answer by richwmiller(9144) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
This is a mixture word problem not percentages