Question

There are 80 grams of salt in a 32% solution. Find the weight of the solution.

Answer 1

Answer: 250 grams.

Explanation:

Let x be the weight of the solution.

Given : There are 80 grams of salt in a 32% solution.

That means , 32% of x = 80 grams

`\Rightarrow\ 0.32x=80` [convert percent into decimal by dividing it by 100]

`\Rightarrow\ x=(80)/(0.32)=(8000)/(32)=250`

i.e. Total solution = 250 grams.

Hence, the weight of the solution = 250 grams.