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Question 817266: how many liters of water must be added to 35 liters of 89 % hydrochloric acid solution to reduce its strength to 75%
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how many liters of water must be added to 35 liters of 89 % hydrochloric acid solution to reduce its strength to 75%
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Let w = amt of water required to do this
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.89(35) = .75(w+35)
31.15 = .75w + 26.25
31.15 - 26.25 = .75w
4.9 = .75w
w = 4.9/.75
w = 6.533 liters of water