document.write( "Question 1032645: how many ounces of 10% alcohol solution must be mixed with 16 ounces of 15% alcohol solution to make 11% alcohol solution \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #647299 by fractalier(6550)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Call the number of ounces of 10%, x. \n" ); document.write( "The set up looks like this: \n" ); document.write( "(.10)x + (.15)(16) = (.11)(x+16) \n" ); document.write( ".10x + 2.4 = .11x + 1.76 \n" ); document.write( "Collecting terms we get \n" ); document.write( "2.4 = .01x + 1.76 \n" ); document.write( ".64 = .01x \n" ); document.write( "x = 64 ounces of 10% \n" ); document.write( " |