document.write( "Question 456726: A druggist wants to reduce a 20-ounce quantity of a 7% solution of iodine to a 4% solution by adding pure alcohol. How much alcohol must he add to accomplish this? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #317117 by jorel1380(3719)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! 20(.93)+n=.96(20+n) \n" ); document.write( "18.6+n=19.2+.96n \n" ); document.write( ".04n=.06 \n" ); document.write( "n=.6/.04=15 \n" ); document.write( "You need 15 ozs. of pure alcohol for your mix.. \n" ); document.write( " |