Theconcentration ofiron in a watersample is 500parts per million.Write thisconcentration asa fraction in yourjournal.

Onof asked Feb 15, 2023

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Onof asked Feb 15, 2023

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$500\text{ppm}*\frac{1percent}{10000\text{ppm}}=0.05$

500ppm = 0.05%

Now, express the percentage as a fraction:

0.05/100 = 1/2000

Therefore:

$500\text{ppm}=(1)/(2000)$

Pluc answered Feb 19, 2023

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