SOLUTION: Alexis was conducting an experiment with 24L solution that was 15% salt. How much water must be added to make it a 7% salt solution?

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Question 810612: Alexis was conducting an experiment with 24L solution that was 15% salt. How much water must be added to make it a 7% salt solution?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
.15*24=.07*(x+24)
x = 27.4286