document.write( "Question 707384: How many kilograms of water must be added to 80kg of a 60% iodine solution in order to dilute a 40% iodine solution? \n" ); document.write( "
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How many kilograms of water must be added to 80kg of a 60% iodine solution in order to get a 40% iodine solution?
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\n" ); document.write( "Equation:
\n" ); document.write( "water + water = water
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\n" ); document.write( "0.40*80 + 1*x = 0.60(80+x)
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\n" ); document.write( "40*80 + 100x = 60*80+ 60x
\n" ); document.write( "40x = 20*80
\n" ); document.write( "x = 40 kg (amt. of water to add)
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