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18 November, 07:04

Show an equation and a solution for the problem. Arnold needs a 25% solution of nitric acid. He has 20 milliliters (ml) of a 30% solution. How many ml of a 15% solution should he add to obtain the required 25% solution?

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  1. 18 November, 08:29
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    Equation:

    acid + acid = acid

    0.30*20 + 0.15x = 0.25 * (20+x)

    Multiply thru by 100 to get:

    30*20 + 15x = 25*20 + 25x

    10x = 5*20

    x = 10 ml (amt. of 15% solution needed)
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