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120 ounces of 8% alcohol is equivalent to how many ounces of 40% alcohol

 Feb 2, 2016
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We're looking for EQUAL amounts of alcohol in two samples of different concentration

 

120(.08)  =  amount of alcohol in known sample

x(.40)      =   amount of alcohol in 40% sample

 

120(.08) = x(.40)

 

120(.08)/(.40)  = x = 24 oounces

 Feb 2, 2016

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