SOLUTION: how many ounces of a 25% alcohol solution and a 41% alcohol solution must be combined to obtain 64 ounces of a 35% solution

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Question 1057739: how many ounces of a 25% alcohol solution and a 41% alcohol solution must be combined to obtain 64 ounces of a 35% solution
Answer by jorel555(1290) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let n be the amount of 41% solution. Then:
.41n+.25(64-n)=.35(64)
.16n=6.4
n=40
You need 40 oz. of 41% solution, and 24 oz. of 25% solution. ☺☺☺☺