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Question 894314: how many cc of water must be added 100cc of 80% solution of boric acid to reduce it to a 50% solution?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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.80*100=.5(100+x)
80=50+x/2
30=x/2
60=x