Let x = the unknown amount of the 80% solution
Then,
{ 910(10) + x(80) }/(910 + x) = 15 This is a weighted average keeping consistent units
and 9100 + 80x = 13650 + 15x
or 65x = 4550
and x = 70 ml of the 80% solution needed
Haidyn H.
asked 09/04/19You need a 15% alcohol solution. On hand, you have a 910 mL of a 10% alcohol mixture. You also have 80% alcohol mixture. How much of the 80% mixture will you need to add to obtain the desired solution?
Let x = the unknown amount of the 80% solution
Then,
{ 910(10) + x(80) }/(910 + x) = 15 This is a weighted average keeping consistent units
and 9100 + 80x = 13650 + 15x
or 65x = 4550
and x = 70 ml of the 80% solution needed
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