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How much pure water must be mixed with 10 liters of a 25% acid solution to reduce it to a 10% acid solution?

25 L

11 L

15 L

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Answer:

15 L

Explanation:

Odyssey ware

User Torben Klein
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Answer:

15 L

Explanation:

If x is the liters of pure water, then:

0x + 0.25(10) = 0.10(x + 10)

2.5 = 0.10x + 1

1.5 = 0.10x

15 = x

User Zeeshan Bin Iqbal
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