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James retrieved 2/3 of hydrogen peroxide from the stock bottle the pharmacist instructs James to retrieve 4/9 times that amount to prepare the bulk compound how much hydrogen peroxide does James need to prepare the bulk compound

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Answer:The correct answer is that James need 8/27 of hydrogen peroxide to prepare the bulk compoundStep-by-step explanation:Amount of hydrogen peroxide retrieved by James = 2/3Amount of hydrogen peroxide instructed by the pharmacist = 4/9 of the amount of hydrogen peroxide retrieved by JamesAmount of hydrogen peroxide instructed by the pharmacist = 4/9 of 2/3Amount of hydrogen peroxide instructed by the pharmacist = 4/9 * 2/3Amount of hydrogen peroxide instructed by the pharmacist = 8/27According to the pharmacist instructions, James need 8/27 of hydrogen peroxide to prepare the bulk compound