document.write( "Question 1042490: How much of a 10% alcohol solution should be added to 2 cups of a 20% alcohol solution to make a 12% solution? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #657462 by stanbon(75887) ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! How much of a 10% alcohol solution should be added to 2 cups of a 20% alcohol solution to make a 12% solution? \n" ); document.write( "---- \n" ); document.write( "alc + alc = alc \n" ); document.write( "0.10x + 0.20*2 = 0.12(x+2) \n" ); document.write( "--------- \n" ); document.write( "10x + 20*2 = 12x + 12*2 \n" ); document.write( "------- \n" ); document.write( "2x = 8*2 \n" ); document.write( "x = 8 cups (amt. of 10% needed) \n" ); document.write( "---------------------- \n" ); document.write( "Cheers, \n" ); document.write( "Stan H. \n" ); document.write( "------------------- \n" ); document.write( " |