document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=954485>Question 954485</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> How many ounces of pure salt must be added to 9oz of 5% salt solution to produce a 15% solution? (Pure salt is 100%.) Round your answer to the nearest hundredth of an oz}. </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "salt + salt = salt<BR>\n" );
document.write( "1*x + 0.05*9 = 0.15(x+9)<BR>\n" );
document.write( "100x + 5*9 = 15x + 15*9<BR>\n" );
document.write( "85x = 10*9<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x = 1.06 ounces (amt. of pure salt to add)<BR>\n" );
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