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 percentag

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Question 667808: 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,
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% (88% water)
water = water (total gallons same on both sides)
x + .50*60 = .88(x+60)
.22x = .33*60
x = 90gal of water must be added
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