SOLUTION: how many ounces of pure water should be added to 30ounces of a 50% solution of muratic acid to obtain a 25% solution of muratic acid?

Question 195681: how many ounces of pure water should be added to 30ounces of a 50% solution of muratic acid to obtain a 25% solution of muratic acid?
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how many ounces of pure water should be added to 30ounces of a 50% solution of muratic acid to obtain a 25% solution of muratic acid?
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Let x = amt of pure water required
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write an amt of acid equation
.50(30) = .25(x+30)
15 = .25x + 7.5
15 - 7.5 = .25x
x =
x = 30 oz of water required, which is what you would expect, right?
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