document.write( "Question 903227: How many liters of pure (100%) acid must be added to 20 liters of 30% solution to bring the total solution up to 50% ? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #547857 by stanbon(75887)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! How many liters of pure (100%) acid must be added to 20 liters of 30% solution to bring the total solution up to 50% ? \n" ); document.write( "------- \n" ); document.write( "Equation: \n" ); document.write( "acid + acid = acid \n" ); document.write( "0.30*20 + 1*x = 0.50(20+x) \n" ); document.write( "------------- \n" ); document.write( "30*20 + 100x = 50*20 + 50x \n" ); document.write( "50x = 20*20 \n" ); document.write( "x = (2/5)20 \n" ); document.write( "x = 8 liters (amt. of pure acid needed) \n" ); document.write( "------------ \n" ); document.write( "Cheers, \n" ); document.write( "Stan H. \n" ); document.write( "=========== \n" ); document.write( " |