Question

For every 1,000 pounds of water in the ocean, there are 35 pounds of salt. If a person takes 173 pounds of ocean water, how much salt will he have?(tell me which letter, and explain why)

A: 605 pounds
B: 7.03 pounds
C: 6.06 pounds
D: 7 pounds

Answer 1

C. 6.06

Explanation:

173/1000=.173

.173*35== 6.06