document.write( "Question 151571: How many ounces of a 10% baking soda solution must be added to 40 ounces of a 2% baking soda solution to make a 5% baking soda solution? \n" ); document.write( "
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.10X+.02*40=.05(40+X)
\n" ); document.write( ".10X+.08=2+.05X
\n" ); document.write( ".10X-.05X=2-.8
\n" ); document.write( ".05X=1.2
\n" ); document.write( "X=1.2/.05
\n" ); document.write( "X=24 OZ. OF 10% IS NEEDED.
\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
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