document.write( "Question 939057: A salt solution of 15 l contains 20% salt,how much water you must add to salt solution in order to dilute it to 15% salt? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #572139 by stanbon(75887)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! A salt solution of 15 l contains 20% salt,how much water you must add to salt solution in order to dilute it to 15% salt? \n" ); document.write( "----- \n" ); document.write( "Equation: \n" ); document.write( "water + water = water \n" ); document.write( "0.80*15 + 1*x = 0.85(15+x) \n" ); document.write( "80*15 + 100x = 85*15 + 85x \n" ); document.write( "15x = 5*15 \n" ); document.write( "x = 5 liters (amt. of water to add) \n" ); document.write( "------------- \n" ); document.write( "Cheers, \n" ); document.write( "Stan H. \n" ); document.write( "-------------- \n" ); document.write( " |