SOLUTION: What is the formula for mixing a 100g of Chlorine at99% with __ g of Salt to have a final ratio of 46% Chlorine mixture?

Question 351565: What is the formula for mixing a 100g of Chlorine at99% with __ g of Salt to have a final ratio of 46% Chlorine mixture?
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
What is the formula for mixing a 100g of Chlorine at99% with __ g of Salt to have a final ratio of 46% Chlorine mixture?
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Assuming the "Salt" has zero percent Chlorine in it you get:
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Equation:
Chlorine + Chlorine = Chlorine
0.99*100 + 0x = 0.46(100+x)
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Multiply thru by 100 to get:
99*100 + 0 = 46*100 + 46x
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46x = 53*100
x = 115.21 grams of Salt (amt of Salt needed for the mixture)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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