Question

Given the following prescription formula, what is the ratio strength (nearest whole number) of methylcellulose in the finished product? As a ratio is typically expressed as 1:some number, put ONLY the number in the space provided and NOT the 1: portion. DO NOT include any units. • Progesterone 3.8 g • Glycerin 7 mL • 2% methylcellulose solution 50 mL • Cherry syrup ad 90 mL Your Answer: Answer

Answer 1

147

Explanation:

Given:

Progesterone = 3.8 g

Glycerin = 7 mL

2% methylcellulose solution 50 mL

Cherry syrup ad = 90 mL

Now,

The total volume of the solution = 7 + 50 + 90 = 147 mL

Also,

2% methylcellulose solution 50 mL is concluded as:

the volume of methylcellulose in the solution is 2% of the total volume of the solution

thus,

volume of methylcellulose = 0.02 × 50 mL = 1 mL

Therefore,

Ratio strength of methylcellulose in the finished product

=
`\frac{\textup{volume of methylcellulose}}{\textup{ total volume of the solution}}`

or

=
`\frac{\etxtup{1}}{\textup{ 147}}`

Hence, the answer according to the question is 147