SOLUTION: How many milliliters of a 29% alcohol solution must be added to 5 milliliters of a 5% alcohol solution to produce a 17% alcohol solution?

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Question 213954: How many milliliters of a 29% alcohol solution must be added to 5 milliliters of a 5% alcohol solution to produce a 17% alcohol solution?
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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.29X+.05*5=.17(5+X)
.29X+.25=.85+.17X
.29X-.17X=.85-.25
.12X=.6
X=.6/.12
X=5 ML. OF 29%ALCOHOL IS USED.
PROOF:
.29*5+.05*5=.17(5+5)
1.45+.25=.17*10
1.7=1.7