SOLUTION: A chemist has 10 ounces of 6% acid solution.How much acid must be added to make it pure 8% pure

Question 811151: A chemist has 10 ounces of 6% acid solution.How much acid must be added to make it pure 8% pure
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A chemist has 10 ounces of 6% acid solution.How much acid must be added to make it pure 8% pure
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Equation:
acid + acid = acid
0.06*10 + 1*x = 0.08(10+x)
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6*10 + 100x = 8*10 + 8x
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92x = 2*10
x = (2/92)10
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x = 0.2174 oz (amt of pure acid to add)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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