SOLUTION: how much water should be added to 75 mL of pure lemon juice in order to get a mixture that is 20% lemon juice

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Question 435511: how much water should be added to 75 mL of pure lemon juice in order to get a mixture that is 20% lemon juice
Answer by jorel1380(3719) About Me  (Show Source):
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.20q=75
q=75/.20=375 mL
Since you already have 75 mL, you need to add 300 mL of water to get 20% lemon juice.
375x.20=75..