SOLUTION: How many pounds of 50% hydrogen peroxide is equivalent to 150lbs of 35% hydrogen peroxide?

Question 876704: How many pounds of 50% hydrogen peroxide is equivalent to 150lbs of 35% hydrogen peroxide?
Answer by LinnW(1048) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Find the number of pounds of hydrogen peroxide in 150 pounds of 35% hydrogen peroxide
0.35 * 150 = 52.5 pounds
Set x = pounds of 50% hydrogen peroxide containing 52.5 pounds of hydrogen peroxide
50% * x = 52.5 pounds
(1/2) * x = 52.5
multiply each side by 2
x = 52.5 * 2
x = 105 pounds

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