SOLUTION: what is the salt percentage (bwow) of a mixture containing 2 lb of salt and 2 gallons of water

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Question 914137: what is the salt percentage (bwow) of a mixture containing 2 lb of salt and 2 gallons of water
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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This factor might be a little bit off, but 8.345 pounds of water is 1 gallon of water. Look for this in any handbook.

%282%2F%282%2B2%2A8.345%29%29%2A100 percent salt.