Let x = amount of 90% solution
0.20(260) + 0.90x = 0.70(x + 260)
52 + 0.90x = 0.70x + 182
0.20x = 130
x = 650 milliliters
Brenna S.
asked 10/15/19You need a 70% alcohol solution. On hand, you have a 260 mL of a 20% alcohol mixture. You also have 90% alcohol mixture. How much of the 90% mixture will you need to add to obtain the desired solution?
Let x = amount of 90% solution
0.20(260) + 0.90x = 0.70(x + 260)
52 + 0.90x = 0.70x + 182
0.20x = 130
x = 650 milliliters
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