SOLUTION: What is the salt percentage (BWOW) of a mixture containing 3.5lbs of salt and 3 gallons of water.

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Question 754721: What is the salt percentage (BWOW) of a mixture containing 3.5lbs of salt and 3 gallons of water.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) About Me  (Show Source):
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1 gallon of water = 8.34 pounds.

%28%283.5%29%2F%283.5%2B3%2A%288.34%29%29%29%2A100= the percent salt.