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Problem-Solving and Data AnalysisEasyGrams of salt in a tin

Problem-Solving and Data Analysis practice question

A 400-gram tin of beans contains 5% salt by mass. How many grams of salt are in the tin?

Answer: 20

5% of 400 is 20.

Common wrong answers

If you answered 2
2 slips a decimal place.
If you answered 80
80 uses 20%.
If you answered 380
380 is the mass that is not salt.

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