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21 June, 20:39

Chandra has 2 liters of a 14% solution of sodium hydroxide in a container. What is the amount and concentration of sodium hydroxide solution she must add to this in order to end up with 7 liters of a 34% solution?

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  1. 21 June, 20:59
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    Since you have 7 liters in all you know that 7 minus 2 is 5.

    2*14% + 5*x% = 7*34%

    0.28 + 5*x% = 2.38

    5*x% = 2.38 - 0.28

    5*x% = 2.10

    x% = 0.42

    x = 42%

    Chandra must add 5 liters of 42% solution.
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