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How much water be added to 3 gallons of pure alcohol in order to obtain a solution that is 15% alcohol?
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How much water be added to 3 gallons of pure alcohol in order to obtain a solution that is 15% alcohol?

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3=0.15*(3 + x)

3=0.45 + 0.15x

2.55=0.15x

2.55/0.15=x or 17 gallons of water added=x
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