SOLUTION: Hii can you please provide an easy solution for this as im very weak when it comes to math. Thank you so much :) A Pharmacist wishes to convert 100 ounces of a 3 percent tinctu

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Question 837200: Hii can you please provide an easy solution for this as im very weak when it comes to math. Thank you so much :)
A Pharmacist wishes to convert 100 ounces of a 3 percent tincture of iodine to a 2 percent tincture of iodine. How many ounces of alcohol should she add to her original solution?

Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The alcohol contains zero percent iodine.

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