Question 1030124
Let x = # ounces of 17% alcohol solution.

==> 0.17x + 0.40(46-x) = 0.32*46
<==> 0.17x + 18.4 - 0.40x = 14.72
==> 3.68 = 0.23x ==> x = 16 ounces of 17% alcohol solution, and 

46 - x = 30 ounces of the 40% alcohol solution.