document.write( "Question 151588: How many ounces of a 10% baking soda solution must be added to 40 ounces of 2% baking soda solution to make a 5% baking soda solution? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #111418 by checkley77(12844)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! .10X+.02*40=.05(40+X) \n" ); document.write( ".10X+.8=2+.05X \n" ); document.write( ".10X-.05X=2-.08 \n" ); document.write( ".05X=1.2 \n" ); document.write( "X=1.2/.05 \n" ); document.write( "X=24 OZ. OF 10% BAKING SODA MUST BE ADDED. \n" ); document.write( "PROOF: \n" ); document.write( ".10*24+.02*40=.05(40+24) \n" ); document.write( "2.4+.8=.05*64 \n" ); document.write( "3.2=3.2 \n" ); document.write( " |