a certain solution contains 2.1 grams of salt per liter. how many liters of the solution would contain 25…
a certain solution contains 2.1 grams of salt per liter. how many liters of the solution would contain 25 grams of salt? round your answer, if necessary, to the nearest tenth. liters
Answer
Explanation:
Step1: Set up proportion
Let $x$ be the number of liters. We have the proportion $\frac{2.1}{1}=\frac{25}{x}$.
Step2: Cross - multiply
$2.1x = 25$.
Step3: Solve for $x$
$x=\frac{25}{2.1}\approx11.9$.
Answer:
$11.9$