SOLUTION: A solution comes from the manufacturer in pure form that must be diluted before use. Standard dilution is to 14%. How many mL each of concentrate and sterile water are needed to ma

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Question 838627: A solution comes from the manufacturer in pure form that must be diluted before use. Standard dilution is to 14%. How many mL each of concentrate and sterile water are needed to make 2 gallons?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39616) About Me  (Show Source):
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This may mean, 14 percent of 2 gallons should be the amount of the concentrate to use; and dilute up to the 2 gallon solution.

128 fluid ounces = 1 gallon

%2814%2F100%29%2A128 fluid ounces of the concentrate
and
128-%2814%2F100%29128 fluid ounces, predicted, of the sterile water