document.write( "Question 1128477: How many ounces of a 5 % alcohol solution must be mixed with 18 ounces of a 10 % alcohol solution to make a 6 % alcohol solution? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #744939 by stanbon(75887)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! How many ounces of a 5 % alcohol solution must be mixed with 18 ounces of a 10 % alcohol solution to make a 6 % alcohol solution? \n" ); document.write( "------ \n" ); document.write( "Equation: \n" ); document.write( "alch + alch = alch \n" ); document.write( "0.05x + 0.10*18 = 0.06(x+18) \n" ); document.write( "------- \n" ); document.write( "5x + 180 = 6x + 108 \n" ); document.write( "x = 72 (amt. of 5% solution needed) \n" ); document.write( "--------- \n" ); document.write( "Cheers, \n" ); document.write( "Stan H. \n" ); document.write( "---- \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |