SOLUTION: A pharmacist wishes to mix a solution that is 4% Minoxidil. She has on hand 100mL of a 1% solution and wishes to add some 6% solution to obtain the desired 4% solution. How much 6%

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Question 259706: A pharmacist wishes to mix a solution that is 4% Minoxidil. She has on hand 100mL of a 1% solution and wishes to add some 6% solution to obtain the desired 4% solution. How much 6% solution should she add? (This answer is suppose to be given in mL
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Answer by nerdybill(7384) About Me  (Show Source):
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A pharmacist wishes to mix a solution that is 4% Minoxidil. She has on hand 100mL of a 1% solution and wishes to add some 6% solution to obtain the desired 4% solution. How much 6% solution should she add? (This answer is suppose to be given in mL
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Let x = amount of 6% solution added
then
.01(100) + .06x = .04(100 + x)
1 + .06x = 4 + .04x
1 + .02x = 4
.02x = 3
x = 3/.02
x = 150 mL (amount of 6% solution to be added)

Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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.01(100)+.06(x)=.04(100+x)
x=150 mL if all 100 ML of 1% is used
.01(50)+.06(x)=.04(50+x)
x=75mL if 50 mL are used