SOLUTION: I really need to figure out how to solve this problem: A pharmacist wishes to mix a solution that is 6% Minoxidil. She has on hand 70mlof a 2% solution, and wishes to add some 8%

Question 832978: I really need to figure out how to solve this problem: A pharmacist wishes to mix a solution that is 6% Minoxidil. She has on hand 70mlof a 2% solution, and wishes to add some 8% solution to obtain the desired 6% solution. How much 8% solution should she add?

Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Please study the lesson, "Mixture: one material quantity unknown", through the lessons link in my profile. That is exactly what you want to know. (Generally, since every example that fits the form can be solved the same way).

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