Cant solve this problem can anyone help.

[chris.vacek]

How many liters of water must be added to 30 liters of a 10% brine solution to dilute it to an 8% solution?

 

[Deleted member 4993]

How many liters of water must be added to 30 liters of a 10% brine solution to dilute it to an 8% solution?

What is the volume of "brine" 30 liters of 10% brine solution?

Now assume you added 'W' liters of water to dilute it?

Now what...

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[HallsofIvy]

How many liters of water must be added to 30 liters of a 10% brine solution to dilute it to an 8% solution?

In 30 liters of a 10% brine solution there are 3 liters of salt. How much water is needed to make an 8% solution with those 3 liters of salt?