48 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) 8
B) 12
C) 13
D) 14
E) 16
Amount of salt = 4.8   Assume x gallons of water are added.   4.8 / 48 + x = 8/100   480 = 8x + 384   8x = 96   x = 12   Correct Option: 12
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48 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?