document.write( "Question 327330: Im studying for the fire department test and one of the questions in my practice book says How many ounces of water should be added to 24 ounces of an alcohol/water solution containing 44% alcohol to dilute the mixture to 20% alchohol. This doesn't fit the formula given and im really confused, and i was wondering if this problem has a different formula? Any help is greatly appreciated. Thank You!!!! \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #727017 by amalm06(224)\"\" \"About 
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Shortcut: (24)(24/20)=28.8 oz of water\r
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