SOLUTION: A 12-ounce mixture of window cleaner is 7% alcohol. How many ounces of the mixture is alcohol?

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Question 795205: A 12-ounce mixture of window cleaner is 7% alcohol. How many ounces of the mixture is alcohol?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let +x+ = ounces of alcohol in cleaner
+x+%2F+12+=+.07+
+x+=+.07%2A12+
+x+=+.84+ ounces