SOLUTION: Pure acid is to be added to a 5% acid solution to obtain 95 liters of 14% solution. What amounts of each should be used?
Algebra ->
Equations
-> SOLUTION: Pure acid is to be added to a 5% acid solution to obtain 95 liters of 14% solution. What amounts of each should be used?
Log On
Question 1052682: Pure acid is to be added to a 5% acid solution to obtain 95 liters of 14% solution. What amounts of each should be used? Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Pure acid is to be added to a 5% acid solution to obtain 95 liters of 14% solution. What amounts of each should be used?
---------
p = pure acid
f = 5%
---
p + f = 95 (total solution)
100p + 5f = 14*95 (total acid)
