5 liters of a 20 percent solution of alcohol in water are mixed with 3 liters of a 12 percent alcohol in water solution. What is the percentage of alcohol in the new solution? Select the correct option.
A) 16.7%	B) 17.0%	C) 17.3%	D) 17.6%	E) 17.9%
The total amount of alcohol is 0.2(5) + 0.12(3) = 1.36 liters.   The percentage is 1.36 / 8 = 136 / 800 = 17 / 100 which is 17%   The answer is 17.0%.
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5 liters of a 20 percent solution of alcohol in water are mixed with 3 liters of a 12 percent alcohol in water solution. What is the percentage of alcohol in the new solution?