SOLUTION: How many ounces of solution are made with 2 ounces of disinfectant if disinfectant is 4%

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Question 1009664: How many ounces of solution are made with 2 ounces of disinfectant if disinfectant is 4%
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let +x+ = total ounces of solution
given:
+.04x+=+2+
+x+=+50+
There are 50 ounces of solution
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check:
+2%2F50+=+4%2F100+
+4%2F100+=+.04+
OK