SOLUTION: How much pure alcohol should be added to 25 liters of 16% alcohol to increase the concentration to 60%?

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Question 897260: How much pure alcohol should be added to 25 liters of 16% alcohol to increase the concentration to 60%?
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Pure alcohol is 100% alcohol.

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