SOLUTION: A pharmacist wishes to mix a solution that is 3% minoxidil. She has on hand 70ml of a 1% solution and wishes to add some 5% solution to obtain the desired 3% solution. How much 5%

Question 671868: A pharmacist wishes to mix a solution that is 3% minoxidil. She has on hand 70ml of a 1% solution and wishes to add some 5% solution to obtain the desired 3% solution. How much 5% solution should she add?
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A pharmacist wishes to mix a solution that is 3% minoxidil. She has on hand 70ml of a 1% solution and wishes to add some 5% solution to obtain the desired 3% solution. How much 5% solution should she add?
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3 is the average of 1 & 5, so it's equal amounts.

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