SOLUTION: 34.) Rebecca has 38 ounces of a 55% boric acid solution, which she wants to dilute to a 38% solution. How much water should she add to the boric acid?
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Question 804873: 34.) Rebecca has 38 ounces of a 55% boric acid solution, which she wants to dilute to a 38% solution. How much water should she add to the boric acid?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let = ounces of water to be added
ounces of boric acid
in 55% solution
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17 ounces of water should be added
check:
OK
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