Fresh air contains approximately 400 ppm CO₂,whereas the breath of an intoxicated person contains about 4 percent CO₂.The amount of CO₂ in the breath of an intoxicated person is ________ times the amount of CO₂ in fresh air.

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4 percent CO2 is equivalent to 40,000 ppm. Dividing 40,000 ppm by 400 ppm gives 100, which is 10^2 times.

Fresh Air Contains Approximately 400 Ppm CO2,whereas the Breath of an Intoxicated

Fresh Air Contains Approximately 400 Ppm CO₂,whereas the Breath of an Intoxicated