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document.write( "nail polish remover is a mix of water & acetone. How much acetone must be combined with a solution that is 28% acetone to make 24 oz of a 58% solution? \n" );
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Algebra.Com's Answer #93973 by checkley71(8403) ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! .28X+(24-X)=.58*24 \n" ); document.write( ".28X+24-X=13.92 \n" ); document.write( "-.72X=13.92-24 \n" ); document.write( ".72X=10.08 \n" ); document.write( "X=10.08/.72 \n" ); document.write( "X=14 OZ. OF 28% ACETONE IS REQUIRED. \n" ); document.write( "THEREFORE 24-14=10 OZ. OF PURE ACETONE IS ALSO REQUIRED. \n" ); document.write( "PROOF: \n" ); document.write( ".28*14+24-14=13.92 \n" ); document.write( "3.92+10=13.92 \n" ); document.write( "13.92=13.92 \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |