To find:The amount of dye to be added to increase the strength to 50%.
Answer to Problem 14P
The amount of dye to be added to increase the strength to 50%is
Explanation of Solution
Given information: The 800 gram dye has the 20% strength of origin.
Calculation:
Assume the amount of dye added is
The amount of solution becomes
The amount in dilute solution is
The dye in new solution is
Equate the amount of dye in new and existing solution.
Thus, the amount of dye to be added to increase the strength to 50% is
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