
Mark M. answered 08/13/19
Mathematics Teacher - NCLB Highly Qualified
Since we are adding water we use the percentages of water.
w represents the amount of pure water
0.90(100) + x = 0.95(100 + x)
90 + x = 95 + 0.95x
0.05x = 5
x = 100
Dominique H.
asked 08/12/19A100ML pitcher of lemonade is currently 90% water and 10% lemon concentrate.How much water must you add to change the balance to 95% water a 5% lemon concentrate?
Mark M. answered 08/13/19
Mathematics Teacher - NCLB Highly Qualified
Since we are adding water we use the percentages of water.
w represents the amount of pure water
0.90(100) + x = 0.95(100 + x)
90 + x = 95 + 0.95x
0.05x = 5
x = 100
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