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How many ounces of a 14% alcohol solution must be mixed with 4 ounces of a 20% alcohol solution to make a 17% alcohol solution?

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Explanation:

Ingredients in = ingredients out

.14 x + .20 (4) = .17 (x+4)

- .03x = - .12

x = 4 oz of 14%

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