SOLUTION: i hve 24% acetid acid and i need it to be 5%. how do i mix with water to get a 5% solution of acetic acid?

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Question 1026752: i hve 24% acetid acid and i need it to be 5%. how do i mix with water to get a 5% solution of acetic acid?
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i hve 24% acetid acid and i need it to be 5%. how do i mix with water to get a 5% solution of acetic acid?
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t = amount of 24%
w = amount of water
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24t + 0*w = (t + w)*5
24t = 5t + 5w
w = 19*t/5