SOLUTION: A gallon of Del Monte white vinegar is labeled 5% acidity. How many fluid ounces of pure acid must be added to get 6% acidity? Could you please help me to answer this?

Question 640219: A gallon of Del Monte white vinegar is labeled 5% acidity. How many fluid ounces of pure acid must be added to get 6% acidity? Could you please help me to answer this?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let = ounces of pure acid needed
A gallon is US fluid ounces
given:
ounces of acid in gallon of vinegar

1.362 ounces of pure acid are needed
check:

OK
If you don't use US fluid ounces, just change
that gallons to ounces conversion
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