SOLUTION: How many liters of pure alcohol must be added to 15 Liters of a 40% solution to obtain a 70% solution?

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Question 892601: How many liters of pure alcohol must be added to 15 Liters of a 40% solution to obtain a 70% solution?
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Let = liters of pure alcohol to be added
liters of alcohol in 40% solution
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15 liters of pure alcohol must be added
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