Problema Solution

How much pure acid must be mixed with 12 liters of 30% acid to make a 40% solution?

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Find: Liters of pure acid to make a 40% solution (100% acid is pure acid)

12(0.3) + 1.0x = 0.40(x+12)

find x

x = 2

Final answer: 2 liters of pure acid must be mixed with 12 liters of 30%