SOLUTION: How many liters of water should be added to a 5 liter of a 60% salt solution to produce a solution that is no less than 30% salt and no more than 40% salt?

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Question 782460: How many liters of water should be added to a 5 liter of a 60% salt solution to produce a solution that is no less than 30% salt and no more than 40% salt?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) About Me  (Show Source):
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One of the most soluble salts in water is sodium chloride, and the highest concentration you get is about 24%. Do not expect 30%, and 60% neither is possible.