SOLUTION: IF YOU DILUTE 50ML OF A 25% SOLUTION OF TABLE SALT TO 100ML, WHAT WILL BE THE RESULTANT PERCENTAGE STRENGTH?

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Question 313477: IF YOU DILUTE 50ML OF A 25% SOLUTION OF TABLE SALT TO 100ML, WHAT WILL BE THE RESULTANT PERCENTAGE STRENGTH?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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IF YOU DILUTE 50ML OF A 25% SOLUTION OF TABLE SALT TO 100ML, WHAT WILL BE THE RESULTANT PERCENTAGE STRENGTH?
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Equation:
salt = salt
0.25*50 = x*100
(50/4) = 100x
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x = (1/2)(1/4)
x = 1/8
x = 12.5%
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Cheers,
Stan H.