SOLUTION: A chemist has 1000g of a solution that is 40%.How many grams of water must be added to reduce the acidity to 25%

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Question 813282: A chemist has 1000g of a solution that is 40%.How many grams of water must be added to reduce the acidity to 25%
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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4/10*1000=1/4*(1000+x)
400=250+x
150=x