microsoft132435 microsoft132435
  • 03-02-2018
  • Mathematics
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In sea water there is 5% of salt. How much seawater do you need in order to get 17.25 lb of salt?

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yunao98p0tsof yunao98p0tsof
  • 03-02-2018
17.25 / 5% =345 lb of seawater
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andrewlnietop2mbwq andrewlnietop2mbwq
  • 17-12-2018

Answer: 345


Step-by-step explanation: We have an equation: 5/100 = 17.25/?

Cross multiply:

5*? = 17.25*100

⇒ ? = 17.25*100/5= 345

345 lb of sea water will be needed in order to get 17.25 lb of salt



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