Question 657787: apple pucker is 15% alcohol and vodka is 35% alcohol. how much of each should be mixed to make an 8 oz drink that is 30% alcohol Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Let = oz of pucker needed
Let = oz of vodka needed
given:
(1)
(2)
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(2)
(2)
(2)
Multiply both sides of (1) by
and subtract (1) from (2)
(2)
(1)
and
(1)
(1)
2 oz of pucker are needed
6 oz of vodka are needed
check:
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
OK
