Problema Solution
how many liters of water must be added to 20L of a 24% acid solution to make a solution that is 8% acid
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let x = the liters of water that is the 0% acid solution we need to add
0.24*20 + 0*x = 0.08(20 + x)
by solving we find
x = 40 L of water
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