SOLUTION: A food chemist has 200 gallons of vinegar that is 4% acetic acid. How much acetic acid must be added to get the acetic acid up to 5%?

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Question 895297: A food chemist has 200 gallons of vinegar that is 4% acetic acid. How much acetic acid must be added to get the acetic acid up to 5%?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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.04*200+x=.05*(200+x)
8+x=10+.05x
.95x=2
x=2/.95