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Mixing Ratios for Alcohol and Ointments

The document provides solutions for mixing different concentrations of alcohol and sugar solutions to achieve desired concentrations. It includes four questions with detailed calculations and ratios for mixing, such as equal parts for alcohol and sugar solutions, and a 3:1 ratio for ointments. The final answers specify the exact amounts needed for each mixture.

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Mixing Ratios for Alcohol and Ointments

The document provides solutions for mixing different concentrations of alcohol and sugar solutions to achieve desired concentrations. It includes four questions with detailed calculations and ratios for mixing, such as equal parts for alcohol and sugar solutions, and a 3:1 ratio for ointments. The final answers specify the exact amounts needed for each mixture.

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1. Q1.

How much of 30% alcohol and 60% alcohol should be mixed to prepare 45% alcohol?

Solution:

 Higher strength = 60%


 Lower strength = 30%
 Desired strength = 45%

Cross subtraction:

60% | 15 (45 – 30)


|
45% |
|
30% | 15 (60 – 45)

Ratio = 15 : 15 = 1 : 1

👉 Mix equal parts (1:1).


So, if 100 mL is needed → 50 mL of 30% + 50 mL of 60%.

2. Q2.

In what proportion should 20% sugar solution and 50% sugar solution be mixed to get 35%
solution?

Solution:

 Higher = 50%
 Lower = 20%
 Desired = 35%

Cross subtraction:

50% | 15 (35 – 20)


|
35% |
|
20% | 15 (50 – 35)

Ratio = 15 : 15 = 1 : 1

👉 Mix equal parts of 20% and 50%.


3. Q3.

How many mL of 80% alcohol must be mixed with 40% alcohol to make 400 mL of 60%
alcohol?

Solution:

 Higher = 80%
 Lower = 40%
 Desired = 60%

Cross subtraction:

80% | 20 (60 – 40)


|
60% |
|
40% | 20 (80 – 60)

Ratio = 20 : 20 = 1 : 1

👉 Equal parts.
So, 400 mL ÷ 2 = 200 mL each.

Answer: 200 mL of 80% + 200 mL of 40% = 400 mL of 60%.

4. Q4.

How many grams of 10% ointment and 30% ointment should be mixed to prepare 200 g of 25%
ointment?

Solution:

 Higher = 30%
 Lower = 10%
 Desired = 25%

Cross subtraction:

30% | 15 (25 – 10)


|
25% |
|
10% | 5 (30 – 25)
Ratio = 15 : 5 = 3 : 1

👉 Mix in 3:1 ratio.


Total parts = 3 + 1 = 4
Each part = 200 ÷ 4 = 50 g

 3 parts = 150 g (30% ointment)


 1 part = 50 g (10% ointment)

Answer: 150 g of 30% + 50 g of 10% = 200 g of 25% ointment.

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