SOLUTION: There is available 60 gallons of a 50% solution of glycerin and water. What volume of water must be added to the solution to reduce the glycerin concentration to 12%? All percent

Question 666680: There is available 60 gallons of a 50% solution of glycerin and water. What volume of water must be added to the solution to reduce the glycerin concentration to 12%? All percentage are by volume.
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Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

 

Hi,

60 gallons of a 50% solution of glycerin and water. 

What volume of water must be added to the solution to reduce the glycerin concentration to 12%?

Note:  Common thread here is % of WATER

     

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