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( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #435681 by stanbon(75887)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! How many kilograms of water must be added to 80kg of a 60% iodine solution in order to get a 40% iodine solution? \n" ); document.write( "-------- \n" ); document.write( "Equation: \n" ); document.write( "water + water = water \n" ); document.write( "----- \n" ); document.write( "0.40*80 + 1*x = 0.60(80+x) \n" ); document.write( "---- \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) \n" ); document.write( "==================================== \n" ); document.write( "Cheers, \n" ); document.write( "Stan H. \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |