SOLUTION: how much water should be added to 48 ounces of 8% salt solution to make a 3% salt solution

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Question 901743: how much water should be added to 48 ounces of 8% salt solution to make a 3% salt solution

Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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water = water
.92(48) + 1.00w = .97(48+w)
w = .05(48)/.03