document.write( "Question 1078599: The solution in the large container was 60% alcohol, and the solution in the small container as only 30% alcohol. How much of each should be used to get 300mL that is 42% alcohol? \n" ); document.write( "
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x, volume of the 30% alcohol from small container
\n" ); document.write( "300-x, volume of the 60% alcohol\r
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "180 ml. of the 30% alcohol
\n" ); document.write( "120 ml. of the 60% alcohol
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