SOLUTION: How many milliliters of a 32% alcohol solution must be added to 6 milliliters of a 12% alcholol solution to produce a 22% alcohol solution?

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Question 453183: How many milliliters of a 32% alcohol solution must be added to 6 milliliters of a 12% alcholol solution to produce a 22% alcohol solution?
Answer by jorel1380(3719) About Me  (Show Source):
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.32x+.12(6)=.22(x+6)
.32x+.72=.22x+1.32
.1x=.6
x=.6/.1=6
You need 6 ml of 32% alcohol to produce the desired solution..