The percentage composition of salt in the solution is; 84.2%.
What is the percentage composition of salt?
Since, it follows that there are 16 ounces in 1 pound. Then the 3 lb of salt is equivalent to; 3×16 = 48ounces.
Consequently, the percentage of salt in the solution as described is;
{48/57} × 100%
Percentage composition of salt is therefore;
= 84.2%.
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