SOLUTION: Benjamin has 1 litre of a mixture containing 49% of boric acid. How much water must be added to make the mixture 7% boric acid?

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Question 826491: Benjamin has 1 litre of a mixture containing 49% of boric acid. How much water must be added to make the mixture 7% boric acid?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) About Me  (Show Source):
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Boric Acid , 1 liter liquid at 49%? The solubility of boric acid in water is 27.5 grams in 100 mililiters, at 100 degrees C. Pick a different material.