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Question 1108120: A pharmacist has 200 milliliters of a solution that is 20​% active ingredient. How much pure water should she add to the solution to get a solution that is 5​% active​ ingredient?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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x, volume of water to add

%28200%2A0.2%29%2F%28x%2B200%29=0.05, the percents used in decimal form
Solve for x.