Question

a mixture is made by combining 1.67 lb of salt and 4.22 lb of water. what is the percentage of salt (by mass) in this mixture? percentage of salt: %

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate total mass of mixture

$1.67 + 4.22=5.89$ (lb)

Step2: Calculate percentage of salt

$\frac{1.67}{5.89}\times100\%\approx28.35\%$

Answer:

$28.35$