SOLUTION: A pot contains 6 L of brine at a concentration of 120 g/L. How much of the water should be boiled off to increase the concentration to 200 g/L?

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Question 30131: A pot contains 6 L of brine at a concentration of 120 g/L. How much of the water should be boiled off to increase the concentration to 200 g/L?
Answer by Paul(988) About Me  (Show Source):
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120(6)=200(6-x)
720=1200-200x
-200x=-480
x=2.4

Hence, about 2.4 L should be bolied off.
PAul.