Question

Joshua is doing a chemistry experiment that calls for a 30% solution of copper sulfate. He has 40ml of 25% solution. How many millimeters of 60% solution should joshua add to obtain the required 30% solution?

Answer 1

Answer:

6 2/3 mL

Step-by-step explanation:

Multiply thru by 100 to get:

1000 + 60x = 30*40 + 30x

30x = 200

x = 6 2/3 mL (amt. of 60% solution needed in the mixture)