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Brake Work Example 17

ACT Work Keys Level: 4
NATEF Task(s): V.F.8

Problem:

To neutralize an area on a 1998 Chevy Lumina's body damaged by acid rain, a technician will need 1 gallon of solution. If specifications call for one tablespoon of baking soda to one quart of water, how many tablespoons of baking soda will be needed for this?

Solution:

4 quarts = 1 gallon

Therefore:

The technician will need 4 Tablespoons of baking soda to neutralize the area on the Chevy Lumina.

 




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