Problema Solution

A pharmacist needs to fill an order for a 3% lidocaine topical cream. However, only 2% and 4% concentrations are in stock. How much of the 4% concentration should be mixed with 10 g of the 2% concentration to get a 3% concentration?

Answer provided by our tutors

x * 4 + 10* 2 = ( x + 10)* 3 

4x + 20 = 3x + 30 

x = 10 gm