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How much pure acid should be mixed with 2 gallons of 80% acid solution in order to get 90% acid​ solution?

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Add 2 gallons of pure acid to 2 gallons of 80% acid to make a 90% acid solution.

Check answer:
8*2 = 1.6 gal of pure acid in the original 2 gal.
1.6+ 2 = 3.6 gal of pure acid in the final solution.
3.6/4 * 100 = 90%
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