A fungus that grows on peanuts produces a deadly toxin. When ingested in large amounts, this toxin destroys the liver and can cause cancer.   Any shipment of peanuts that contains more than 25 ppb of this dangerous fungus is rejected. A company receives 23 t of peanuts to make peanut butter. What is the maximum mass, in g, of fungus that is allowed? Hint 1 t = 1000 kg.

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A fungus that grows on peanuts produces a deadly toxin. When ingested in large amounts, this toxin destroys the liver and can cause cancer.

 


Any shipment of peanuts that contains more than 25 ppb of this dangerous fungus is rejected. A company receives 23 t of peanuts to make peanut butter. What is the maximum mass, in g, of fungus that is allowed? Hint 1 t = 1000 kg.

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