SOLUTION: How many quarts of pure alcohol must be added to 10 quarts of 10% alcohol solution to obtain a mixture which is 25% alcohol?
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Question 831061: How many quarts of pure alcohol must be added to 10 quarts of 10% alcohol solution to obtain a mixture which is 25% alcohol?
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How many quarts of pure alcohol must be added to 10 quarts of 10% alcohol solution to obtain a mixture which is 25% alcohol?
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Let x = amount (quarts) of pure alcohol added
then
x + .10(10) = .25(10+x)
x + 1 = 2.5 + .25x
x = 1.5 + .25x
.75x = 1.5
x = 1.5/.75
x = 2 quarts
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