Question 6018 of 223 · California Water Treatment Operator Exam
How many gallons of a 1 percent solution can be made from 5 gallons of a 12 percent solution?
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Correct answer to question 6018
- C: 60 gallons
Explanation
C1V1 = C2V2 so V2 = (12 x 5) / 1 = 60 gallons total. The amount of water to add would be 55 gallons, not the total.
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