SOLUTION: Mixing Solutions. Many occupations require the mixture of liquids to create a needed solution of a certain strength. Since the strength of a solution is dependent on the customer

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Question 227415: Mixing Solutions. Many occupations require the mixture of liquids to create a needed solution of a certain strength. Since the strength of a solution is dependent on the customers need, stockpiling all strengths is not economically possible. So, the solution is made to order.
Question 1: A pharmacist wants to make a solution that is 60% alcohol. On the shelf are two bottles of 40% and 20% strength alcohol. Explain the step(s) and the outcome of this mixture.

Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
But this is not possible. You cannot make a mixture where the percent is greater than the ingredient's percentage
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