SOLUTION: Help! I can't even think of a good equation for this problem! Brine is a solution of salt and water. If a tub contains 50 pounds of a 5% solution of brine, how much water must e

Algebra ->  Customizable Word Problem Solvers  -> Mixtures -> SOLUTION: Help! I can't even think of a good equation for this problem! Brine is a solution of salt and water. If a tub contains 50 pounds of a 5% solution of brine, how much water must e      Log On

Ad: Over 600 Algebra Word Problems at edhelper.com


   



Question 22541: Help! I can't even think of a good equation for this problem!
Brine is a solution of salt and water. If a tub contains 50 pounds of a 5% solution of brine, how much water must evaporate to change it to an 8% solution?
Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Answer by wuwei96815(245) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Did you mean 50 gallons or 50 pounds?