SOLUTION: How many milliliters of pure acid should be added to 35 ml of 15% acid to make 40% acid solution?{Round your answer to the nearest hundredth if necessary.

Algebra ->  Customizable Word Problem Solvers  -> Mixtures -> SOLUTION: How many milliliters of pure acid should be added to 35 ml of 15% acid to make 40% acid solution?{Round your answer to the nearest hundredth if necessary.      Log On

Ad: Over 600 Algebra Word Problems at edhelper.com


   



Question 982276: How many milliliters of pure acid should be added to 35 ml of 15% acid to make 40% acid solution?{Round your answer to the nearest hundredth if necessary.
Answer by macston(5194) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
.
0.15(35ml)+1.00x=0.40(35ml+x)
5.25ml+1.00x=14ml+0.40x
0.60x=8.75ml
x=14.58ml