Question 1052756: 2 liters of white wine that is 12% alcohol. How many liters of white grape juice should be added to get a drink that is 10% alcohol. Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! 2 liters of white wine that is 12% alcohol. How many liters of white grape juice should be added to get a drink that is 10% alcohol.
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Equation:
alch + alch = alch
0.12*2 + 0*x = 0.10(2+x)
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12*2 + 0 = 10*2 + 10x
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10x = 2*2
x = (2/5) = 0.4 liters (amt. of white grape juice to add)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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