A student takes a measured volume of 3.00 M HCl to prepare a 50.0 mL sample of 1.80 M HCl. What volume of 3.00 M HCl did the student use to make the sample? Use M_(j)V_(i)=M_(f)V_(f) 3.70 mL 16.7 mL 30.0 mL 83.3 mL

## Step 1: Identify the Problem Type### The problem involves the dilution of a solution. The formula for dilution is given by , where is the initial molarity, is the initial volume, is the final molarity, and is the final volume.## Step 2: Assign Given Values### In this problem, we are given (3.00 M), (1.80 M), and (50.0 mL), and we are asked to find .## Step 3: Substitute Values into the Formula### Substitute the given values into the formula to find :