SOLUTION: paula has 400 milliliters of a solution that is 80% alcohol. she plans to dilute it so that it is only 50% alcohol. how much water should she add to this?
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Question 903343: paula has 400 milliliters of a solution that is 80% alcohol. she plans to dilute it so that it is only 50% alcohol. how much water should she add to this? Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Let = ml of water to be added ml of alcohol in 80% solution
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240 ml of water should be added
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