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18 November, 00:26

In seawater there is 5% of salt. How many liters of fresh water do you need to add to 30 liters of seawater to get a 1.5% solution of salt?

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  1. 18 November, 00:49
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    Let x = amout of fresh water required

    The amount of the salt remains the same

    .05 (30) =.015 (x+30)

    1.5 =.015x +.45

    1.5 -.45 =.015x

    1.05 =.015x

    x = 1.05/.015

    x = 70 liters of fresh water

    check solution

    .05 (30) =.015 (100)

    1.5 = 1.5
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