A 40-ounce solution is 50% alcohol. How many ounces of water would have to be added to the solution to create a solution that is 20% alcohol?

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Answer:

am not sure but i think 16

Explanation:

$(40)/(0.5)= (x)/(0.2) \\8=0.5x\\x=16$

Nansen answered Mar 31, 2021

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