SOLUTION: 8 fl.oz. of an alcohol solution was mixed with 2 fl. oz. of pure water to make a 40% alcohol solution. Find the percent concentration of the first solution

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Hi

8p + 2(1) = .40(10)

   p = 2/8  0r  25%