A chemical solution contains 8% acid. If there is 15 ml acid in the solution. what is the volume of the solution?

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  1. A. 187.5 ml
  2. B. 187 ml
  3. C. 188 ml
  4. D. 197 ml

Correct answer

187.5 ml

Explanation

Explanation Let x be volume of the solution 8/100 × x = 15. 8/100 = 15/x. Cross multiplication. 8x = 15×100. x = 15 × 100/8. = 187.5 ml .

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