SOLUTION: A pharmacist wishes to mix a solution that is 8% Minoxidil. She has on hand 90 ml of a 6% solution and wishes to add some 10% solution to obtain the desired 8% solution. How much 1

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Question 696640: A pharmacist wishes to mix a solution that is 8% Minoxidil. She has on hand 90 ml of a 6% solution and wishes to add some 10% solution to obtain the desired 8% solution. How much 10% solution should she add?
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A pharmacist wishes to mix a solution that is 8% Minoxidil. She has on hand 90 ml of a 6% solution and wishes to add some 10% solution to obtain the desired 8% solution. How much 10% solution should she add?
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8% is the average of 6% & 10%, so it's equal amounts.
= 90 ml

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