In Many Medical Offices, a 10% Bleach Solution Is Used $\frac { 1 } { 2 }$

question 46

Multiple Choice

In many medical offices, a 10% bleach solution is used as a disinfectant for cleaning the exam rooms. If $\frac { 1 } { 2 }$ cup of bleach is mixed with $3 \frac { 1 } { 2 }$ cups of water, how much bleach should be mixed with 7 cups of water in order to make a larger volume of this bleach solution?

• A) 3 cups
• B) 1 cup
• C) 5 cups
• D) 2 cups
• E) 4 cups

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