document.write( "Question 458764: How many milliliters of pure acid must be added to 150 milliliters of a 70% solution of acid to obtain a 80% solution?
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Algebra.Com's Answer #314693 by robertb(5830)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! 150*0.70 + x*1.00 = (150+x)*0.80\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "==> 105 + x = 120 + 0.80x\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "==> x - 0.80x = 120 - 105\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "==> 0.20x = 15\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "==> x = 75 milliliters of pure acid must be added. \n" ); document.write( " |