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21-03-2017
Mathematics

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Twenty pounds of a salt-water solution contains fifteen percent salt. How much water must be added to weaken the solution to twelve percent salt?

3 lb
5 lb
12 lb

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21-03-2017

(.15(20))/(20+w)=.12

3/(20+w)=.12

20+w=25

w=5

So 5 pounds of water must be added to the solution.

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lexih525 lexih525

03-03-2021

Answer:

5

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