SOLUTION: If a 16 oz. bottle contains a 3%acid solution how much acid is in the bottle? How do I figure this out? Thank you

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Question 892547: If a 16 oz. bottle contains a 3%acid solution how much acid is in the bottle? How do I figure this out? Thank you
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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3% acid solution means that 3% of it is acid
and 97% of it is water.
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3% of 16 oz is:
+.03%2A16+=+.48+
So, there are .48 oz of acid in the bottle