SOLUTION: How many kg of salt must be added to a solution containing 5 kg of salt & 35 kg water so that the resulting mixture will be 40% salt?
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Question 879973
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How many kg of salt must be added to a solution containing 5 kg of salt & 35 kg water so that the resulting mixture will be 40% salt?
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= kg of salt to be added
18.333 kg of salt must be added
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