SOLUTION: How many ounces of a 5 % alcohol solution must be mixed with 18 ounces of a 10 % alcohol solution to make a 6 % alcohol​ solution?
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Question 1128477: How many ounces of a 5 % alcohol solution must be mixed with 18 ounces of a 10 % alcohol solution to make a 6 % alcohol solution?
Found 2 solutions by josmiceli, stanbon:
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let = ounces of 5% solution needed
ounces of alcohol in 10% solution
72 ounces of 5% solution are needed
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check:
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Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
How many ounces of a 5 % alcohol solution must be mixed with 18 ounces of a 10 % alcohol solution to make a 6 % alcohol solution?
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Equation:
alch + alch = alch
0.05x + 0.10*18 = 0.06(x+18)
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5x + 180 = 6x + 108
x = 72 (amt. of 5% solution needed)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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