SOLUTION: Deon has 12ml of a 5% solution that has a concentration of 30%. How many ml of 30% solution does he need to add to the 5% solution to make a 20% solution?
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Question 908013: Deon has 12ml of a 5% solution that has a concentration of 30%. How many ml of 30% solution does he need to add to the 5% solution to make a 20% solution? Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! We have 12 mL of 5% solution
We want to add some 30% solution to make 20% solution
0.3*x+0.05*12=0.2(12+x)
0.3*x+0.6=2.4+0.2x
0.3x-0.2x=2.4-0.6
0.1x=1.8
x=18 mL at 30% (5.4) is added to 12 mL at 5%(0.6) to make 20% of 30 mL(6)
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0.3*18+0.05*12=0.2(12+18)
5.4+0.6=0.2(30)
6=6
ok
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