SOLUTION: Two liters of 10% acidic solution is to be reduced to 3% by adding water. How much water should be added. Give answer to nearest tenth.

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Question 383606: Two liters of 10% acidic solution is to be reduced to 3% by adding water. How much water should be added. Give answer to nearest tenth.
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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Water is a 0% solution.
Let A be the amount of water added.
0%2AA%2B10%2A2=3%2A%28A%2B2%29
20=3A%2B6
3A=14
highlight%28A=14%2F3%29liters