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To quantify the amount of ethanol in an organic sample,a technician prepares a standard solution containing 0.1473 grams ethanol and 0.1847 grams decane in 1.203 grams dichlormethane.GC analysis returns peak areas of 9,930 for ethanol and 7,893 for decane.Next,0.9831 grams unknown and 0.2932 grams decane are added to 1.2119 grams dichloromethane.GC analysis returns peak areas of 6,382 for ethanol and 11,283 for decane.What is the percent by mass ethanol in the sample?

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