document.write( "Question 908013: Deon has 12ml of a 5% solution that has a concentration of 30%. How many ml of 30% solution does he need to add to the 5% solution to make a 20% solution? \n" ); document.write( "
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We have 12 mL of 5% solution
\n" ); document.write( "We want to add some 30% solution to make 20% solution
\n" ); document.write( "0.3*x+0.05*12=0.2(12+x)
\n" ); document.write( "0.3*x+0.6=2.4+0.2x
\n" ); document.write( "0.3x-0.2x=2.4-0.6
\n" ); document.write( "0.1x=1.8
\n" ); document.write( "x=18 mL at 30% (5.4) is added to 12 mL at 5%(0.6) to make 20% of 30 mL(6)
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\n" ); document.write( "0.3*18+0.05*12=0.2(12+18)
\n" ); document.write( "5.4+0.6=0.2(30)
\n" ); document.write( "6=6
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