SOLUTION: In 43 ounces of solution there are 8 ounces of salt. How many ounces of salt are needed to make 172 ounces of solution? (A) 32.4 (B) 33 (C) 40 (D) 32 (E) 41

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Question 253477: In 43 ounces of solution there are 8 ounces of salt. How many ounces of salt are needed to make 172 ounces of solution?
(A) 32.4 (B) 33 (C) 40 (D) 32 (E) 41
Answer by vksarvepalli(154) About Me  (Show Source):
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43 ounces of solution has 8 ounces of salt
172=43*4
so 172 ounces of solution will contain 8*4=32 ounces of salt
so 32 ounces of salt are needed to make 172 ounces of solution
Ans: D