In a solution of salt water weighing 250 g. the salt is 15%. How many grams of salt is in the solution?

The entire salt solution weighing 250 grams is 100%. Mass of salt in solution x grams. Let’s make the proportion:

250 grams -100%,

x g – 15%.

x = 250 grams * 15%: 100% = 37.5 grams.

The mass of the salt in the solution is 37.5 grams.

Answer: the mass of salt in solution is 37.5 grams.



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