SOLUTION: How much water should be added to 26 ounces of a 27% solution of alcohol to dilute it to 13% solution of alcohol?

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Question 463339: How much water should be added to 26 ounces of a 27% solution of alcohol to dilute it to 13% solution of alcohol?

Answer by jorel1380(3719)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
26x.27=7.02
.13m=7.02
m=7.02/13=54
54-26=28 ounces of pure water needed to add to solution..

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