document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=1157335>Question 1157335</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> During a science experiment, Ethan created a 23% alcohol solution by mixing 11 fluid ounces of a 32% alcohol solution with a certain amount of a 12% alcohol solution. How many fluid ounces of the 23% alcohol solution did he create?\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "[A] 20 fl oz [B] 23 fl oz [C] 18 fl oz [D] 9 fl oz<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Here is the very quick and easy way to solve this kind of two-part mixture problem.<br><BR>\n" );
document.write( "(1) The mixture percentage, 23%, is 11/20 of the way from 12% to 32%.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "(2) That means 11/20 of the mixture is the 32% alcohol.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "(3) Since the amount of 32% alcohol is 11 fl oz, the total amount of the mixture is 20 fl oz.<br><BR>\n" );
document.write( "ANSWER A<br><BR>\n" );
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