SOLUTION: How many liters of water must be added to 50 L of a 30% acid solution in order to produce a 20% acid solution?

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Question 430436: How many liters of water must be added to 50 L of a 30% acid solution in order to produce a 20% acid solution?
Answer by robertb(5830) About Me  (Show Source):
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0.00x + 0.30*50 = 0.20*(x+50)
<==> 15 = 0.20x + 10
<==> 5 = 0.20x
<==> x = 25 liters of water must be added.