
Mark M. answered 05/06/20
Mathematics Teacher - NCLB Highly Qualified
Change the percentages to that of the water
w represents the amount of water
0.10(2 - w) + 1.00w = 0.90(2)
Can you solve for w and answer?
Andrew W.
asked 05/05/20Jones has a 90% solution of boric acid in his pharmacy which he reduces to the required strength by adding distilled water. How much solution and how much water must he use to get 2 quarts of 10% solution?
Mark M. answered 05/06/20
Mathematics Teacher - NCLB Highly Qualified
Change the percentages to that of the water
w represents the amount of water
0.10(2 - w) + 1.00w = 0.90(2)
Can you solve for w and answer?
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