Question

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?

Answer 1

Answer:

x = 6

Step-by-step explanation:

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