SOLUTION: If there are 400 cubic centimeters of a chemical in 1 liter of solution, how many cubic centimeters of water must be added to dilute it to a 25% solution? (hint: 1000 cc = 1 liter)

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: If there are 400 cubic centimeters of a chemical in 1 liter of solution, how many cubic centimeters of water must be added to dilute it to a 25% solution? (hint: 1000 cc = 1 liter) This question is from textbook College Algebra

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400 cc in 1000 cc is a 400/1000 or 40% solution ... let x=cc's of water

water is a 0% solution ... 1000(40%)+x(0%)=(1000+x)(25%)