SOLUTION: How much is 20% of 5 liters? We are trying to mix water with a solvent. My wife insists that we should be using 5 liters of water to one liter of solvent. I cannot make her unde

Question 870656: How much is 20% of 5 liters? We are trying to mix water with a solvent. My wife insists that we should be using 5 liters of water to one liter of solvent.
I cannot make her understand, but if she sees an answer from someone else she might accept it.
Thank you from France,
R. Notto
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!



Hi

20% + 20% + 20% + 20% + 20% = 100%

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4 Parts Water, 1 Part Solvent

Add 4 Liters of Water t0 1 Liter of Solvent for a 20% Solution of Solvent 

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