SOLUTION: How much water must be evaporated from 8 grams of a 30% antiseptic solution to produce a 40% solution?

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Question 1032296: How much water must be evaporated from 8 grams of a 30% antiseptic solution to produce a 40% solution?
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How much water must be evaporated from 8 grams of a 30% antiseptic solution to produce a 40% solution?
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8 grams of 30% --> 2.4 grams of AS
For 2.4 grams to be 40% --> 6 grams of solution
Evaporate 2 grams of water