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30 September, 20:30

A biology teacher has 15 milliliters of a salt solution that is 65% salt. How many milliliters of water must the teacher add to make a solution that is 25% salt?

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  1. 30 September, 22:17
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    Assuming that water has 0% salt and that the amount of water added is x ml;

    (15+x) * 25 = (15+0) * 65 = 975

    375+25x = 975

    25x = 975-375 = 600

    x = 600/25 = 24 ml

    The teacher must add 24 ml of water.
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