document.write( "Question 147693: There are 20 kilograms of a solution that is 10% salt. How many kilograms of salt must be added to make a solution that is 25% salt? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #108071 by Nate(3500)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! ( 20 * 10% + x * 100% ) / ( 20 + x ) = 25% \n" ); document.write( "( 20 * 0.1 + x ) / ( 20 + x ) = 0.25 \n" ); document.write( "( 2 + x ) / ( 20 + x ) = 0.25 \n" ); document.write( "2 + x = 0.25( 20 + x ) \n" ); document.write( "2 + x = 5 + 0.25x \n" ); document.write( "0.75x = 3 \n" ); document.write( "x = 4kg salt \n" ); document.write( " |