document.write( "Question 815426: How much of a 70%-alcohol solution must be mixed with 50 gallons of a 23%-alcohol solution to obtain a solution that is 60% alcohol? \n" ); document.write( "
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.7x+.23*50=.6*(x+50)
\n" ); document.write( "0.7x+11.5 = 0.6 x+30.
\n" ); document.write( "0.1 x=18.5
\n" ); document.write( "x = 185.
\n" ); document.write( "since 60 is so close to 70 you know it is going to be a lot
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