SOLUTION: How many ounces of vermouth containing 10% alcohol should be added to 20 ounces of gin containing 50% alcohol to make a pitcher of martinis that contain 30% of alcohol?

Question 1069119: How many ounces of vermouth containing 10% alcohol should be added to 20 ounces of gin containing 50% alcohol to make a pitcher of martinis that contain 30% of alcohol?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let = ounces of vermouth needed
= ounces of alcohol in vermouth
= ounces of alcohol in gin
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20 ounces of vermouth should be added
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check:

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