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Question 533304: I am stumped on this problem. Help would be greatly appeciated.
How many liters of a 32% alcohol solution should a chemist mix with 18 liters of a 17% solution to get a 26% solution?

Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(x)(32%) + (18)(17%) = (18 + x)(26%)