Math, asked by Sayli86561, 1 year ago

How much pure acid is required to added to 400ml of a 15% solution to make it's strengthen 32%

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Answered by TheLostMonk
3

Answer:

100ml

Step-by-step explanation:

let required acid be 'x'

15% of 400 + x = 32% of (400+x)

60 + x = 128 + 0.32x

0.68x = 68 => x = 100 ml

Answered by nilesh102
2

Hi mate,

Solution :

=> Volume of alcohol in 400 ml solution

➾ 0.15 × 400 ml

=> Volume of alcohol in 400 ml solution

➾ 60 ml

=> Volume of others liquid

➾ 340 ml

=> Let x ml of alcohol is added to make it 32% strong

=> Then, volume of alcohol

➾ 60+x ml

=> Volume of other liquid

➾ 340 ml

=> Volume of solution

➾ 400 + x ml

➾ 0.32 × (400 + x) = 60 + x

➾ 128 + 0.32x = 60 + x

➾ 0.68x = 68

➾ 68x = 6800

➾ x = 100 ml ...

Answer : 100 ml pure alcohol must be added to 400ml of a 15% solution to make it's strength 32%

i hope it helps you

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