A scientist needs a 10% saline solution for an experiment. In his closet he finds a 20 ounce bottle of 25% saline solution. How many ounces of pure water should he add to the mixture to produce the correct saline solution‘?
A. 30
B. 20
C. 15
D. 35
E. 25
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A.
30
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