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If you boil 3 gal of 10% salt water until there are only 2 gal left, what is the percent of salt when you finish?

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Answer:

0.9 (3) - 1(1) = (x)(2)

2.7 - 1 = (x)(2)

1.7/2 = x%

x = 0.850

The 2 gallons at the end is 85% water.

So it is a 15% salt water solution.

Explanation:

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Answer:

15% of salt water.

Explanation:

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