SOLUTION: How many milliliters of a 60% ethyl alcohol should be mixed with water to make 1 L of 15% ethyl alcohol solution
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Question 467440: How many milliliters of a 60% ethyl alcohol should be mixed with water to make 1 L of 15% ethyl alcohol solution
Answer by robertb(5830) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
0.60*x + 0.00*(1,000 - x) = 0.15*1,000
==> 0.60x = 150
==> x = 250 milliliters of 60% ethyl alcohol.
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