SOLUTION: In a certain medical test designed to measure carbohydrate tolerance, an adult drinks 9 ounces of a 50% glucose solution. When the test is administered to a child, the glucose conc

Question 647416: In a certain medical test designed to measure carbohydrate tolerance, an adult drinks 9 ounces of a 50% glucose solution. When the test is administered to a child, the glucose concentration must be decreased to 20%. How much 50% glucose solution and how much water should be used to prepare 9 ounces of 20% glucose solution?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

 

Hi,

 water = water, Let x = amount of water to be added



       

       

            x = 5.4oz of water and 3.6 oz of the 50%solution of glucose

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