SOLUTION: A mixture of 10% acid and 90% water is added to 5 liters of pure acid. The final mixture is 40% water. How many liters of water are in the final mixture?

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Question 235958: A mixture of 10% acid and 90% water is added to 5 liters of pure acid. The final mixture is 40% water. How many liters of water are in the final mixture?
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