Problema Solution

A pharmacist wishes to mix a solution that is 8% minoxidil. She has on hand 90 ml of a 6% solution and wishes to add some 10% solution to obtain the desired 8% solution. How much is 10% solution should she add?

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let


x = ml of the 10% solution that the pharmacist needs


0.06*90 + 0.10*x = 0.08(90 + x)


by solving the equation we find


x = 90 ml


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the pharmacist needs 90 ml of the 10% solution.