SOLUTION: A 30-gallon solution is 80% salt. How much pure water must be added to produce a solution that is 60% salt?
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Question 304836: A 30-gallon solution is 80% salt. How much pure water must be added to produce a solution that is 60% salt?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let = gallons of water to be added
gallons of salt in 80% solution
10 gallons of water must be added
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