SOLUTION: How many ounces of a 22% alcohol solution mixed with how many ounces of pure alcohol would form 60 ounces of a 35% solution?

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Question 30903: How many ounces of a 22% alcohol solution mixed with how many ounces of pure alcohol would form 60 ounces of a 35% solution?
Answer by Paul(988) About Me  (Show Source):
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22(x+60)=35(60)
22x+1320=2100
22x=750
x=34

Hence, about 34 oncues of pure alcohol should be mixed.
Paul.