SOLUTION: I have 4 litres of 50% alcohol how much water do I add to dilute to 43% alcohol ?

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Question 890706: I have 4 litres of 50% alcohol how much water do I add to dilute to 43% alcohol ?


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I have 4 litres of 50% alcohol how much water do I add to dilute to 43% alcohol ?
let x=how much water to add
50%*4=43%(4+x)
2=1.72+.43x
.43x=0.28
x=0.65
how much water to add=0.65 litres