document.write( "Question 521471: You need a 80% alcohol solution. On hand, you have a 320 mL of a 85% alcohol mixture. How much pure water will you need to add to obtain the desired solution?\r
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from the view of water
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\n" ); document.write( ".85*320=.80*(320+w)
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