SOLUTION: You are asked to mix up some disinfectant. The solution will be 10% disinfectant concentrate and the rest will be water. If the container is 20 ounces, how many ounces of disinfect

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Question 633535: You are asked to mix up some disinfectant. The solution will be 10% disinfectant concentrate and the rest will be water. If the container is 20 ounces, how many ounces of disinfectant concentrate would you use to make the cleaning solution?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
20-.1*20=y
18 ounces of water