SOLUTION: I have a 37% solution of bleach. How much of this solution must be added to 1 quart of distilled water to make a 5% solution?

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Question 741093: I have a 37% solution of bleach. How much of this solution must be added to 1 quart of distilled water to make a 5% solution?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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32 fluid ounces of water + v fluid ounces of 37% bleach.
Want 5% bleach; how much is v?

Amount of bleach = v*37
Amount of 5% solution = 32+v
Concentration of 5% solution = 5, as percent

You did not state how the percentage bleach concentration is used. One might assume you mean weight per volume.

v%2A37%2F%28v%2B32%29=5
Find v.