SOLUTION: How much water should bbe added to 3 liters of a 60% acid solution to obtain a 25% acid solution?

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Question 27422: How much water should bbe added to 3 liters of a 60% acid solution to obtain a 25% acid solution?
Answer by Paul(988) About Me  (Show Source):
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3(0.6)=0.25(x+3)
1.8=0.25x+0.75
0.25x=1.05
x=4.2

Hence, 4.2L of solution must be added.
Paul.