document.write( "Question 531234: A solution of 500-ml was 84% Alcohol. How many gallons of the solution would need to be evaporated to be only 80% alcohol \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #350383 by stanbon(75887)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! A solution of 500-ml was 84% Alcohol. How many gallons of the solution would need to be evaporated to be only 80% alcohol \n" ); document.write( "------ \n" ); document.write( "Equation: \n" ); document.write( "alcohol - alcohol = alcohol \n" ); document.write( "0.84*500 - x = 0.80(500-x) \n" ); document.write( "84*500 - 100 x = 80*500 - 80x \n" ); document.write( "4*500 = 20x \n" ); document.write( "x = 100 ml (amt. to evaporate) \n" ); document.write( "================= \n" ); document.write( "Cheers, \n" ); document.write( "Stan H. \n" ); document.write( " |