AlligationUse alligation to determine the parts of each strength of the components needed in each equation. A physician ordered sodium chloride 500 mL, 0.45% liquid solution. The pharmacy technician makes this solution from 23.4% sodium chloride and sterile water. How many mL of each will be needed?

What will be an ideal response?


1 part 23.4% (9.6 mL) and 51 parts sterile water (which is 0%). 9.6 x 51 = 490.4 mL

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