SOLUTION: How much pure acid should be mixed with 5 gallons of a 40% acid solution in order to get a 90% acid solution
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Question 857336
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How much pure acid should be mixed with 5 gallons of a 40% acid solution in order to get a 90% acid solution
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Let
= gallons of pure acid to be added
= gallons of pure acid in 40% solution
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25 gallons of pure acid must be added
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