SOLUTION: A pharmacist has 600mL of an 8% sucrose solution. If he lets some of the water evaporate until he has a 12% solution, will he have enough left to fill 3 prescriptions needing 150mL

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Question 283419: A pharmacist has 600mL of an 8% sucrose solution. If he lets some of the water evaporate until he has a 12% solution, will he have enough left to fill 3 prescriptions needing 150mL each? Explain your answer using complete sentences.
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
.08*600=.12x
x=400 mL
but 3*150=450
so no there will not be enough.