Question

I'm having trouble with this one problem on my practice problems. Could someone please show me the steps to completing this problem. I'm not sure what the formula is this question isn't matching up with the ones I've been given.

This is the problem

How many grams of dextrose are in 1 L of 3% dextrose?

Answer 1

Answer:

30g

Explanation:

Don't overthink it! :)

3% dextrose means 3% of the total volume of the solution is dextrose.

1 L = 1000 ml

To work out how many grams of dextrose are in the solution, we have to work out 3% of 1000 ml

3% of 1000 ml = (1000/100) x 3 = 30

This gives us the number of grams of dextrose in the solution.

So there are 30g of dextrose in a 3% dextrose solution.