SOLUTION: A disinfectant recommends a 1:64 mixture. 2 oz. to 1 gallon of water. How much would you use in 20 oz. container?

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Question 391754: A disinfectant recommends a 1:64 mixture. 2 oz. to 1 gallon of water. How much would you use in 20 oz. container?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi, previously Posted

Let x represent how much would you use in 20 oz. container

Question Sets Up the Proportion***  (notr: 128USoz = 1USgal

 %282oz%2F128oz%29+=+%28x%2F20oz+%29   |Cross multiply to solve for x

 128x = 40

    x = 40/128 = .3125USoz