SOLUTION: How many ounces of water must be evaporated from 135 ounces of a 10% salt solution to make a 15% salt solution?

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Question 838299: How many ounces of water must be evaporated from 135 ounces of a 10% salt solution to make a 15% salt solution?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 
Hi,
many ounces of water must be evaporated from 135 ounces of a 10% salt solution (90% water)
to make a 15% salt solution (85% water)?
Let x represent amount evaporated
water = water

x = 45oz must be evaporated
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