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16 July, 22:15

How much pure acid should be mixed with 55 gallons of a 60%acid solution in order to get an 80% acid solution?

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  1. 17 July, 00:20
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    Work in amount of pure acid let x = gallons of pure acid required.

    then we have the equation:-

    x + 55 (0.6) = 0.80 (x + 55)

    x + 33 = 0.80x + 44

    0.20x = 11

    x = 11/0.2 = 55 gallons answer
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