SOLUTION: how much 20% acid must be added to 3000 ml of a 50% soltion to create a 25% solution. How much solution will be created?
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Question 469433: how much 20% acid must be added to 3000 ml of a 50% soltion to create a 25% solution. How much solution will be created? Answer by ccs2011(207) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Write a balanced equation:
Solve for x
Distribute right side
Subtract .25x on both sides
Subtract 1500 on both sides
Divide by -.05 on both sides
Therefore, 15,000 ml of 20% solution must be added
