SOLUTION: A pharmacist has 60 grams of a topical cream that contains 55% glycerin. How many of the grams are not glycerin?

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Question 907894: A pharmacist has 60 grams of a topical cream that contains 55% glycerin. How many of the grams are not glycerin?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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A pharmacist has 60 grams of a topical cream that contains 55% glycerin. How many of the grams are not glycerin?
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If 55% is glycerin, 45% is not glycerin.
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Ans: 0.45*60 = 27 grams are not glycerin
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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