SOLUTION: A 4% solution contains 4% disinfectant and 96% water. How many ounces of solution are made with 2 ounces of disinfectant?

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Question 357398: A 4% solution contains 4% disinfectant and 96% water. How many ounces of solution are made with 2 ounces of disinfectant?
Answer by edjones(8007)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x/2 = 96/4
x=192/4
=48 oz water
48+2=50 oz of 4% solution.
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Ed

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