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A scientist placed 22.854 grams of sodium chloride in a beaker. He then added five times as much calcium chloride as sodium chloride. Finally, he divided the mixture evenly into four dishes.

How much of the mixture did each dish contain?

A .28.5675 g
B. 34.2810 g
C. 137.1240 g
D. 548.4960 g

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The answer is B. 34.281
22.854 + 5(22.954) = 137.124
137.124 divided by 4 = 34.281 = 34.2810
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