SOLUTION: Please help,l have 1L of 96% alcohol and l want to make a drink of 30% alcohol,how many liters of water do l add?

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Question 1024568: Please help,l have 1L of 96% alcohol and l want to make a drink of 30% alcohol,how many liters of water do l add?
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Please help,l have 1L of 96% alcohol and l want to make a drink of 30% alcohol,how many liters of water do l add?
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1*96 + x*0 = (1+x)*30
96 = 30x + 30
x = 66/30 = 2.2
Add 2.2 liters

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