Chandra has 4 liters of a 49% solution of sodium hydroxide in a container. What is the amount and concentration of sodium hydroxide solution she must add to this in order to end up with 7 liters of 31% solution?

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Chandra has 4 liters of a 49% solution of sodium hydroxide in a container. What is the amount and concentration of sodium hydroxide solution she must add to this in order to end up with 7 liters of 31% solution?

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