Problema Solution

If a liter of chemical X is 95% pure, how many liters of water must be added to make a 50% solution?

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Let 'x' represent the liters of water (0% of solution)


0.95*1 + 0*x = 0.50(1 + x)

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x = 0.9 L


0.9 liters of water must be added.