SOLUTION: You have 15 L of 24% acid solution. How much water should you add in order to dilute the solution so that it is 8% acid?
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Question 631280: You have 15 L of 24% acid solution. How much water should you add in order to dilute the solution so that it is 8% acid?
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You have 15 L of 24% acid solution. How much water should you add in order to dilute the solution so that it is 8% acid?
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let x=amt of water to add
24%*15+0%x=8%(15+x)
3.6=1.2+.08x
.08x=2.4
x=30
amt of water to add=30L
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