document.write( "Question 464598: i want to know the formula to obtain answer to: how many ounces of a 15% alcohol solution must be mixed with 4 ounces of a 20% alcohol solution to make a 17% alcohol solution? I know the answer is 6 oz, but need to know how to figure it out. \n" ); document.write( "

Algebra.Com's Answer #318279 by ewatrrr(24785) $\"\"$ $\"About$

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document.write( "Let x represent the amount of 15% solution
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document.write( "Adding together to form 17% slution
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document.write( "          .03*4 = .02x
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document.write( "            .12/.02 = x
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document.write( "                x = 6 oz \n" );
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