SOLUTION: How many milliliters of water must be added to 10 milliliters of a 30% sulfuric acid solution to make a 15% sulfuric solution?

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Question 451520: How many milliliters of water must be added to 10 milliliters of a 30% sulfuric acid solution to make a 15% sulfuric solution?
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How many milliliters of water must be added to 10 milliliters of a 30% sulfuric acid solution to make a 15% sulfuric solution?
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Let x = milliliters of water
then
.30(10) + 0(x) = .15(10+x)
3 = 1.5+.15x
1.5 = .15x
10 milliliters = x