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how many ounces of a 25% alcohol solution must be mixed with 4 ounces of a 30% alcohol solution to make a 27 % alchol solution

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how many ounces of a 25% alcohol solution must be mixed with 4 ounces of a 30% alcohol solution to make a 27 % alchol solution

 

.25z + (.3 x 4) = .27(z +4)

.25z + 1.2 = .27z + 1.08

-0.02z = -.12

z = 6 ounces