document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=1423>Question 1423</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> A nurse must add a 5% solution to 750 ml of a 30% to produce a 20% solution.  How much of the 5% solution must be added? </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "initial volume is 750 ml = 0.75 litres<BR>\n" );
document.write( "5x+ 30(0.75) = 20(x+0.75)<BR>\n" );
document.write( "=> 5x + 22.5 = 20x + 15<BR>\n" );
document.write( "=> 15x = 7.5<BR>\n" );
document.write( "=> x = 0.5\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "therefore, 500 ml should be added of the 5% solution </SPAN>\n" );
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