SOLUTION: A mixture is made by combining 1.30lbs of salt and 4.63lbs of water . what is the percentage of salt in this mixture.

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Question 941688: A mixture is made by combining 1.30lbs of salt and 4.63lbs of water . what is the percentage of salt in this mixture.
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A mixture is made by combining 1.30lbs of salt and 4.63lbs of water .
what is the percentage of salt in this mixture.
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The per cent is the total amt of salt divided by the total amt
* 100 = 22.9% salt

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