document.write( "Question 952093: A solution of iodine and alcohol and alcohol contains 3 ounces of iodine and 21 ounces of alcohol. My question is how much be added to produce a solution that is 25% iodine? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #581593 by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! A solution of iodine and alcohol contains 3 ounces of iodine and 21 ounces of alcohol. \n" ); document.write( " My question is how much be added to produce a solution that is 25% iodine? \n" ); document.write( ": \n" ); document.write( "Find the initial percent of iodine (in decimal form): \n" ); document.write( ": \n" ); document.write( "Let x = amt of iodine to be added to make it 25% \n" ); document.write( ".125(24) + x = .25(x + 24) \n" ); document.write( "3 + x = .25x + 6 \n" ); document.write( "3 + x - .25x = 6 \n" ); document.write( ".75x = 6 - 3 \n" ); document.write( ".75x = 3 \n" ); document.write( "x = 3/.75 \n" ); document.write( "x = 4 oz of pure iodine added to make the mixture 25% iodine \n" ); document.write( " |