SOLUTION: how many liters of alcohol must be added to 40 liters of a mixture which is 65% alcohol to obtain 80% alcohol
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Question 902120: how many liters of alcohol must be added to 40 liters of a mixture which is 65% alcohol to obtain 80% alcohol
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
.65(40L) + x = .80(40L+x)
x = .15(40L)/.20
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