how manyounces of a 35% alchol...

Problema Solution

how manyounces of a 35% alchol solution must be mixed with13 ounces of a 40% alchol solution to make a 36 % alchol solution

Let the amount =x

So 0.35*x+13*0.4=0.36*(x+13)

or 0.35*x+5.2= 0.36x+4.68

or 0.36x-0.35x= 5.2-4.68

or 0.01x=0.52

or x= 0.52/0.01

or x= 52 ounces

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