SOLUTION: A nurse wants 4 liters of 5% lodine solution, She already has 3 liters of 3% iodine solution. What percentage of iodine should the additional liter contain?
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Question 1169136: A nurse wants 4 liters of 5% lodine solution, She already has 3 liters of 3% iodine solution. What percentage of iodine should the additional liter contain? Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! A nurse wants 4 liters of 5% lodine solution,
She already has 3 liters of 3% iodine solution.
What percentage of iodine should the additional liter contain?
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let x = percentage require in decimal form
x(1) + .03(3) = .05(4)
x + .09 = .20
x = .20 - .09
x = .11 which is 11% required in the addition liter
