document.write( "Question 962432: How many quarts of water must be added to 18 quarts of 32% alcohol solution to dilute it to a solution that is only 12% alcohol? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #588094 by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! How many quarts of water must be added to 18 quarts of 32% alcohol solution to dilute it to a solution that is only 12% alcohol? \n" ); document.write( ": \n" ); document.write( "Let w = the amt of water to accomplish this \n" ); document.write( ".32(18) = .12(w + 18) \n" ); document.write( "5.76 = .12w + 2.16 \n" ); document.write( "5.76 - 2.16 = .12w \n" ); document.write( "3.60 = .12w \n" ); document.write( "w = 3.6/.12 \n" ); document.write( "w = 30 qts of water required \n" ); document.write( " |