A solution has a measured absorbance value of 0.675.  What percent of the light entering the solution will pass through?  (i.e. What is the percent transmittance of the solution?)

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A solution has a measured absorbance value of 0.675.  What percent of the light entering the solution will pass through?  (i.e. What is the percent transmittance of the solution?)

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