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On average, seawater in the worlds oceans a salinity of about 3.5%. About how much salt is there in 100g of seawater

User Erickg
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Answer:

3.5% means that their is 3.5 grams of salt in 100 grams of water

so 3.5 grams

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User Vincent Brodeur
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Answer:

3.5 grams

Explanation:

Given the following question:

100 grams of sea water

3.5% of salinity

In order to find the answer, we have to find 3.5% of 100.


(3.5*100)/(100) =3.5*100=350/100=3.5


=3.5g

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