document.write( "Question 714929: How do I reduce a 60% solution to a 10% solution? Thanks \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #439045 by Alan3354(69443)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! How do I reduce a 60% solution to a 10% solution? Thanks \n" ); document.write( "------------------ \n" ); document.write( "You add solvent. \n" ); document.write( "How much solvent depends on how much 60% solution you start with. \n" ); document.write( "----------- \n" ); document.write( "If you have A of 60%, and S is the amount of solvent: \n" ); document.write( "A*60 + S*0 = 10*(A + S) \n" ); document.write( "60A = 10A + 10S \n" ); document.write( "5A = S \n" ); document.write( "Add 5 times the amount of 60% \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |