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Algebra.Com's Answer #663027 by stanbon(75887)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! A bartender mixes a batch of vodka (40% alcohol) with tonic water (no alcohol) to make 5 liters of vodka and tonic that is 22% alcohol. \n" ); document.write( "How much tonic water, and how much vodka does he need to mix? \n" ); document.write( "----------------------\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "0.4v + 0*t = 0.22*5 \n" ); document.write( "---- \n" ); document.write( "v = 1.1/0.4 \n" ); document.write( "v = 2.75 liters (amt of vodka needed) \n" ); document.write( "---- \n" ); document.write( "5-2.75 = 1.25 liters (amt of tonic water needed) \n" ); document.write( "--------------- \n" ); document.write( "Cheers, \n" ); document.write( "Stan H. \n" ); document.write( "-------------- \n" ); document.write( " |