document.write( "Question 1094340: You need 1235 mL of a 85% alcohol solution. On hand, you have a 5% alcohol mixture. How much of the 5% alcohol mixture and pure alcohol will you need to obtain the desired solution? \n" ); document.write( "
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0.05x + 1(1235 - x) = 0.85(1235)
\n" ); document.write( "0.05x + 1235 - x = 1049.75
\n" ); document.write( "-0.95x = -185.25
\n" ); document.write( "x = 195
\n" ); document.write( "You need 195 ml of the 5% solution and 1235 - 195 = 1040 ml of 85%
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