SOLUTION: I have a 14.6% sodium chlorid solution and and want to convert it to a 3% sodium chloride solution.

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Question 635087: I have a 14.6% sodium chlorid solution and and want to convert it to a 3% sodium chloride solution.
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
So what is the question?
x is the amount you have
y is the amount of water to add.
view of sodium chloride
.146x=.03(x+y)
y = 3.86667 x
view of water
.854x+y=.97(x+y)
y=3.86667x