SOLUTION: A Pharmacist needs to find an order for a 3% solution. However only 1% and 6% solutions are in stock. How much of the 6% solution should be mixed with 70g of the 1% solution to g
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Question 788861: A Pharmacist needs to find an order for a 3% solution. However only 1% and 6% solutions are in stock. How much of the 6% solution should be mixed with 70g of the 1% solution to get 3% solution.
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let = grams of 6% solution needed
= grams of dissolved chemical in 1% solution
= grams of dissolved chemical in 1% solution
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46.667 g of 6% solution must be used
check:
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