A solution that is 13.58 percent by mass of sugar contains
of sugar dissolved in
of water.

Question

A solution that is 13.58 percent by mass of sugar contains  
of sugar dissolved in  
of water.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The information given in the statement is consistent with a solution that is 13.58% by mass of sugar. This means that the mass of sugar in the solution is 13.58 g for every 100 g of solution. If we assume that the density of the solution is close to that of water (1 g/mL), then 11 mL of the solution would contain:

Mass of sugar = 13.58 g/100 mL x 11 mL = 1.49 g

And the remaining mass must be water:

Mass of water = 100 g - 13.58 g = 86.42 g

So, the statement is True.

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