document.write( "Question 402313: A 20 gallon solution contains 50% salt. How much pure water needs to be added in it to get a solution that contains 30% salt? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #284690 by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! A 20 gallon solution contains 50% salt. \n" ); document.write( " How much pure water needs to be added in it to get a solution that contains 30% salt? \n" ); document.write( ": \n" ); document.write( "Let x = amt of pure water \n" ); document.write( ".50(20) = .30(x+20) \n" ); document.write( "10 = .3x + 6 \n" ); document.write( "10 - 6 = .3x \n" ); document.write( "x = \n" ); document.write( "x = 13 |