SOLUTION: I have 275 gallon tank and it takes 24oz of salt per 1 gallon. How many pounds of salt will I need for the 275 gallon tank??

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Question 705332: I have 275 gallon tank and it takes 24oz of salt per 1 gallon. How many pounds of salt will I need for the 275 gallon tank??
Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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Each of the 275 gallons of water takes 24 oz of salt, so 275 times 24 gives you the number of ounces of salt you need. Divide that by the number of ounces in a pound to get the number of pounds you need.

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