SOLUTION: How to get a solution of 240 gallons @ 46% alcohol to 50% alcohol?
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Question 944203: How to get a solution of 240 gallons @ 46% alcohol to 50% alcohol?
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
How to get a solution of 240 gallons @ 46% alcohol to 50% alcohol?
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Ans: Add "x" gallons of pure alcohol.
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Equation::
alcohol + alcohol = alcohol
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0.46*240 + 1*x = 0.50(240+x)
46*240 + 100x = 50*240 + 50x
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50x = 4*240
x = 19.2 gallons (amt. of pure alcohol to add)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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