SOLUTION: A 5-quart solution of sulfuric acid and water is 60% acid. If a gallon of water is added, what percent of the resulting solution is acid?
A)3%
B)33 1/3%
C)40%
d)48%
E)50%
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A)3%
B)33 1/3%
C)40%
d)48%
E)50%
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Question 606614: A 5-quart solution of sulfuric acid and water is 60% acid. If a gallon of water is added, what percent of the resulting solution is acid?
A)3%
B)33 1/3%
C)40%
d)48%
E)50% Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! : A 5-quart solution of sulfuric acid and water is 60% acid.
If a gallon of water is added, what percent of the resulting solution is acid?
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Let x = per cent when a gallon of water is added
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Change 1 gallon to 4 quarts
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The amt of acid remains the same
60(5) = x(5 + 4)
300 = 9x
x = 300/9
x = 33 per cent
