document.write( "Question 590607: Jane has 40 liters of 70% acid solution. How many liters of water must be added to form a solution that is 40% acid? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #375295 by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Jane has 40 liters of 70% acid solution. \n" ); document.write( " How many liters of water must be added to form a solution that is 40% acid? \n" ); document.write( ": \n" ); document.write( "Let x = amt of water required to accomplish this \n" ); document.write( "write an amt of acid equation, remains the same, only the percent changes \n" ); document.write( ".7(40) = .4(x+40) \n" ); document.write( "28 = .4x + 16 \n" ); document.write( "28 - 16 = .4x \n" ); document.write( "12 = .4x \n" ); document.write( "x = 12/.4 \n" ); document.write( "x = 30 liters of water required \n" ); document.write( " |