Identify the usual range of alcohol concentration used in alcoholic preparations of drugs such as elixirs, spirits, tinctures, and fluid extracts.

A. 35 to 45 percent
B. 5 to 20 percent
C. 25 to 35 percent
D. 20 to 25 percent


Answer: B

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