SOLUTION: How much 2% alcohol must be mixed with 10% alcohol to get 2000 ml of 8% alcohol?

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Question 399839: How much 2% alcohol must be mixed with 10% alcohol to get 2000 ml of 8% alcohol?
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
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x(2%) + (2000 - x)(10%) = 2000(8%)