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A solution in which 50 grams of solute is dissolved in 250 grams of solution has a concentration of how much percent?

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Answer:

concentration = 23.6 %

Step-by-step explanation:

Solution mass concentration is determined using the following formula:

concentration = (mass of solute / mass of solution) × 100

Now for the particular solution given in the problem:

concentration = (59 / 250) × 100

concentration = 23.6 %

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