AlligationUse alligation to determine the parts of each strength of the components needed in each equation. A physician ordered 50 mL of a 5% dextrose solution. How many milliliters of 70% dextrose and how many milliliters of water does the technician need to make this solution?

What will be an ideal response?


1 part 70% (3.6 mL) and 13 parts of sterile water (0%) (46.4 mL)

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