1967 AHSME Problems/Problem 8

Problem

To $m$ ounces of a $m\%$ solution of acid, $x$ ounces of water are added to yield a $(m-10)\%$ solution. If $m>25$ , then $x$ is

$\textbf{(A)}\ \frac{10m}{m-10} \qquad \textbf{(B)}\ \frac{5m}{m-10} \qquad \textbf{(C)}\ \frac{m}{m-10} \qquad \textbf{(D)}\ \frac{5m}{m-20} \\ \textbf{(E)}\ \text{not determined by the given information}$

Solution

$\fbox{A}$

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