document.write( "Question 436144: The ratio of the weight of sodium to that of chlorine in common table salt is 5 to 3. Find the amount of each element in a salt compound weighing 200 pounds. \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #301764 by Alan3354(69443)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! 5 + 3 = 8 \n" ); document.write( "200/8 = 25 \n" ); document.write( "-------- \n" ); document.write( "5*25 = 125 lb Na \n" ); document.write( "3*25 = 75 lb Cl \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |