Problema Solution

Frank has 1 liter of 20% sulfuric acid solution. How much of a 12% sulfuric acid solutions must he mix with 1 liter of 20% solution to make a 15% sulfuric acid solution?

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let x = liters of 12% sulfuric acid solution


0.20*1 + 0.12*x = 0.15(1 + x)


by solving we find


x = 1.67 l


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