document.write( "Question 964328: How many centiliters of pure acid must be added to 200 cl of a 40% acid solution to produce a 50% solution? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #589231 by macston(5194)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! . \n" ); document.write( "The 40% acid solution is 60% water. 60% of 200cl \n" ); document.write( "(0.60)(200cl)=120cl of water \n" ); document.write( "A 50% solution would be 50% water: \n" ); document.write( "120cl/0.50=240cl \n" ); document.write( "120cl of water will make 240cl of 50% solution, so 200cl of 40% solution (120cl water and 80cl acid) needs 40cl of acid added to make 240cl of 50% solution. \n" ); document.write( " |