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 461978: 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 rwm(914) About Me  (Show Source):
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.30*50=.2*(50+x)
x=25