document.write( "Question 1008160: A pharmacist wishes to mix a solution that is 6% Minoxidil. She has on hand 80 ml of a solution and wishes to add some 8% solution to obtain the desired 6% solution. How much 8% solution should she add? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #649000 by jorel555(1290)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Assuming the 80ml has no Minoxidil in it to begin with, then: \n" ); document.write( ".08(x)=.06(80+x) \n" ); document.write( ".08x=4.8+.06x \n" ); document.write( ".02x=4.8 \n" ); document.write( "x=4.8/.02=240 ml of .08 solution needed; \n" ); document.write( ".08(240)=.06(320) \n" ); document.write( "19.2=19.2!!!!!!!! \n" ); document.write( " |