Question 939057: A salt solution of 15 l contains 20% salt,how much water you must add to salt solution in order to dilute it to 15% salt? Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! A salt solution of 15 l contains 20% salt,how much water you must add to salt solution in order to dilute it to 15% salt?
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Equation:
water + water = water
0.80*15 + 1*x = 0.85(15+x)
80*15 + 100x = 85*15 + 85x
15x = 5*15
x = 5 liters (amt. of water to add)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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