SOLUTION: a pharmacist has 50 g of a topical cream that contains 75% glycerin. how many grams of the cream are not glycerin.

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Question 464493: a pharmacist has 50 g of a topical cream that contains 75% glycerin. how many grams of the cream are not glycerin.
Answer by amoresroy(361) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let x = number of grams of the cream that are not glycerin
x = 50 *(1-.75)
x = 12.5