document.write( "Question 311236: how much pure alcohol must be added to 15 oz of a 60% solution of rubbing alcohol to change it to a 70% solution? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #222579 by unlockmath(1688)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Hello, \n" ); document.write( "Let's set this up as a proportion. \n" ); document.write( "15/.6=n/.7 We can cross multiply to get: \n" ); document.write( "10.5=.6n Divide both sides by .6 to get: \n" ); document.write( "n=17.5 \n" ); document.write( "So we need to add 2.5 oz. \n" ); document.write( "RJ \n" ); document.write( " |