SOLUTION: How much water should be added to 8ml of 6% saline solution to reduced the convention to 4%

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Question 995552: How much water should be added to 8ml of 6% saline solution to reduced the convention to 4%
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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How much water should be added to 8ml of 6% saline solution to reduced the convention to 4%
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Equation:
salt + salt = salt
0.06*8 + 0*x = 0.04(8+x)
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6*8 + 0 = 4*8 + 4x
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4x = 2*8
x = 4 ml (amt of water to add)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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