3. To perfuse an animal we need 300 mL of 4% paraformaldehyde (PFA) per animal. We have 4 animals to perfuse. How much 4% PFA do we need? How do we make this volume of 4% PFA from a stock solution of 40% PFA?

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Hello I am new to a research lab and we are working on conversions can someone help me with this problem on this worksheet I am confused so if you could dumb it down for me please. 

3. To perfuse an animal we need 300 mL of 4% paraformaldehyde (PFA) per animal. We have 4
animals to perfuse.
How much 4% PFA do we need?
How do we make this volume of 4% PFA from a stock solution of 40% PFA?
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