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Question 861088: "A student wants to dilute 55 liters of a 20% salt solution to a 12% salt solution. How many liters of distilled water does the student need to add to the 20% salt solution to obtain the 12% salt solution? "
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,
water = water
.80*55 + x = .88(55 + x)
x = .08(55)/.12