Question 575233
A Pharmacist needs to obtain a 45% alcohol solution. How many ouncs of a 30% alcohol solution must be mixed with 40 ounces of an 80% alcohol solution to obtain a 45% alcohol solution? 
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Let x = amount (ounces) of 30% solution
then
.30x + .80(40) = .45(x+40)
.30x + 32 = .45x+18
32 = .15x+18
14 = .15x
93.33 ounces = x