SOLUTION: a 250-milliliter solution of a fabric dye contains 5 ml of hydrogen peroxide. what is the percent concentration of the hydrogen peroxide?

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Question 1124645: a 250-milliliter solution of a fabric dye contains 5 ml of hydrogen peroxide. what is the percent concentration of the hydrogen peroxide?
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you have 5 ml of hydrogen peroxide in a fabric dye solution whose total volume is 250 ml.

the ratio of hydrogen peroxide to total fabric dye solution is 5 / 250 = .02.

the percent of hydrogen peroxide to total fabric dye solution is .02 * 100% = 2%.