SOLUTION: I have 10 liters of solution that is 20% salt. How much water needs to be added to reduce the strength to 5% salt?
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Question 711427: I have 10 liters of solution that is 20% salt. How much water needs to be added to reduce the strength to 5% salt?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let = liters of water to be added
liters of salt in 20% solution
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30 liters of water need to be added
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