SOLUTION: I need to make a cleaning solution that is 80% water and 20 % alcohol using a 12 ounce spray bottle. How much of each would I use?

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Question 855626: I need to make a cleaning solution that is 80% water and 20 % alcohol using a 12 ounce spray bottle. How much of each would I use?
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I need to make a cleaning solution that is 80% water and 20 % alcohol using a 12 ounce spray bottle.
How much of each would I use?
:
.20(12) = 2.4 oz of alcohol
.80(12) = 9.6 oz of water