Problema Solution
To reduce 32 grams of a 25% antiseptic solution to a 10% antiseptic solution, how much distilled water should a pharmacist add?
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Let x represent the grams of distilled water (0% antiseptic solution)
0.25*32 + +0*x = 0.10(32 + x)
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x = 48 gr
The pharmacist should add 48 gr of distilled water.