The salt water solution contains 185g. salt, which is 0.4 mass of the solution. How many grams of water is in the solution?

The solution of the problem:

1) Let’s find the mass of the entire solution if it contains 185 grams of salt.

185 / 0.4 = 462.5 grams.

2) Find the mass of water in solution.

462.5 – 185 = 277.5 grams.

3) Let’s round the resulting number 277.5.

277.5 = 278 grams.

Answer. The solution contains 278 grams of water.



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