document.write( "Question 1046126: A 1 qt. mixture of alcohol and water is 95% alcohol. The mixture is to be reduced to 40% alcohol. Determine amount of distilled water to be added.\r
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document.write( "The amount of 95% = .95 qt. \r
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document.write( "Let x = amount added.
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document.write( "x + 1 = number of quarts in mixture.\r
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document.write( "How do I proceed ? Thanks.\r
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Algebra.Com's Answer #661622 by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! A 1 qt. mixture of alcohol and water is 95% alcohol. \n" ); document.write( " The mixture is to be reduced to 40% alcohol. Determine amount of distilled water to be added. \n" ); document.write( ": \n" ); document.write( "let x = amt of water required \n" ); document.write( ".95(1) = .40(x+1) \n" ); document.write( " |