document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=692697>Question 692697</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> A certain amount of solution contains 18% alcohol. 8 litres of the solution is taken out and replaced with water. The resultant solution contains 15% alcohol. Find the volume(in litres) of the solution<BR>\n" );
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document.write( " 8 litres of the solution is taken out and replaced with water.<BR>\n" );
document.write( " The resultant solution contains 15% alcohol.<BR>\n" );
document.write( " Find the volume(in litres) of the solution<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "let x = amt in liters of the solution<BR>\n" );
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document.write( ".18(x-8) = .15(x)<BR>\n" );
document.write( ".18x - 1.44 = .15x<BR>\n" );
document.write( ".18x - .15x = 1.44<BR>\n" );
document.write( ".03x = 1.44<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x = 1.44/.03<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x = 48 liters is the vol of the solution </SPAN>\n" );
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