SOLUTION: 38. In preparing specimens for testing, it is often necessary to dilute the original solution. The dilution ratio is the ratio of the volume, in mL, of original solution to the tot

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Question 873175: 38. In preparing specimens for testing, it is often necessary to dilute the original solution. The dilution ratio is the ratio of the volume, in mL, of original solution to the total volume, in mL, of the diluted solution. How much water is required to make a 1:50 dilution from 12 mL of urine?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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+1%2F50+=+12%2Fx+
+x+=+600+
This means you need to end up with
600 ml of solution
+600+-+12+=+588+
588 ml of water needs to be added