SOLUTION: Suppose you have 10 liters of a 75% alcohol solution. How much 55% solution can you make?

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Question 882555: Suppose you have 10 liters of a 75% alcohol solution. How much 55% solution can you make?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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water = water
w + .25(10L) = .45(10L + w)
w = .20(10L)/.55
How much 55% solution can you make? 10L + w