SOLUTION: bunson beaker has 150 grams of a 50% salt solution. how many grams of water must be added to obtain a 20% salt solution

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Question 996609: bunson beaker has 150 grams of a 50% salt solution. how many grams of water must be added to obtain a 20% salt solution

Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) About Me  (Show Source):
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w, how many grams water to add
150%2A50%2F%28150%2Bw%29=20


50% salt solution ? Are you serious? What temperature?