A nurse has 5 fl. oz. of a 2% alcohol solution and mixes it with 12 fl. oz. of a 68% alcohol solution. In order to use the solution, it must be at least 50% alcohol. Which statement describes what the nurse can do?

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A nurse has 5 fl. oz. of a 2% alcohol solution and mixes it with 12 fl. oz. of a 68% alcohol solution. In order to use the solution, it must be at least 50% alcohol. Which statement describes what the nurse can do?

 
 
A

The nurse can use the solution because it is 70% alcohol.

 
 
B

The nurse can’t use the solution because it is 49% alcohol.

 
 
C

The nurse can’t use the solution because it is 17% alcohol.

 
 
D

The nurse can use the solution because it is 54% alcohol.

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