SOLUTION: Leon is mixing a 30% acid solution with pure acid in order to produce 15 liters of a 45% acid solution. How much pure acid must be used in order to produce leons desired result?
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Question 923453: Leon is mixing a 30% acid solution with pure acid in order to produce 15 liters of a 45% acid solution. How much pure acid must be used in order to produce leons desired result?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Acid= Acid
x the amount of pure acid
.30(15L - x) + x = .45(15L)
.70x = .15(15L)
x = .15(15L)/.70
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