SOLUTION: A pharmacist wishes to mix a solution that is 6% minoxidil. She has on hand 70ml of a 4% solution and wishes to add some 8% solution to obtain the desired 6% solution. how much 8%

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Question 395983: A pharmacist wishes to mix a solution that is 6% minoxidil. She has on hand 70ml of a 4% solution and wishes to add some 8% solution to obtain the desired 6% solution. how much 8% solution should she add?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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6% is the midpoint, or average, of 4% and 8% --> equal amounts.
--> 70 ml