SOLUTION: a certain solution of salt water is 15% salt and weighs 35 pounds. how much salt must be added to produce a solution that is 25% salt

Question 797407: a certain solution of salt water is 15% salt and weighs 35 pounds. how much salt must be added to produce a solution that is 25% salt
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
pounds of salt in solution
Let = pounds of salt to be added
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4.667 pounds of salt must be added
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