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how many ounces of a 16% alcohol solution must be mixed with 2 ounces of a 20% alcohol solution to make a 17% alcohol solution?

User Sunit Gautam
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Answer:

x = 6

Explanation:

.16x + 2 * .02 = (x + 2) * .17
.16x + .4 = .17x + .34
.06 = .01x
6 = x

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