In calculating the following dilution; 115ml of a 9% benzocaine solution must be diluted to a 4%

solution, you notice the final volume of 250ml was provided by a fellow technician. The final volume

should have been 258. 75ml. The technician states he wanted to pour an even volume.

a. How might this difference in volume affect the patient?

b. Explain whether or not you think this is appropriate