Question 797925

A 40L solution of salt water contains 15% salt. What is the least amount of water that can be added to form solution that is no more than 5% salt?


Water (W) added should be AT LEAST {{{highlight_green(80)}}} L, or {{{highlight_green(W <= 80)}}}


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