SOLUTION: You have 15L of 24% acid solution. How much water should you add to dilute the solution so that it is 8% acid.

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Question 635018: You have 15L of 24% acid solution. How much water should you add to dilute the solution so that it is 8% acid.
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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from the view of the acid
.24*15=.08(15+x)
x=30
from view point of water
.76*15+x=.92(15+x)
also x=30