A 80 gallon solution of salt and water is 10% salt. How many gallons of water must be added to the solution in order to decrease the salt to 8% of the volume?
Choose the correct choice from the following answers
A) 20
B) 12
C) 13
D) 14
E) 16
Amount of salt = 8.0   Assume x gallons of water are added.   8.0 / 80 + x = 8/100   800 = 8x + 640   8x = 160   x = 20   Correct Option: 20
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A 80 gallon solution of salt and water is 10% salt. How many gallons of water must be added to the solution in order to decrease the salt to 8% of the volume?