SOLUTION: a 50-milliliter salt solution contain 4 milliliters of salt. How many milliliters of salt will a 75-milliliter solution of the same strength contain?

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Question 889503: a 50-milliliter salt solution contain 4 milliliters of salt. How many milliliters of salt will a 75-milliliter solution of the same strength contain?
Answer by JulietG(1812) About Me  (Show Source):
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4%2F50 = x%2F75
4 * 75 = 300
300 divided by 50 = 6
The 75ml solution will contain 6 ml of salt.