A 1.068 g as received representative sample of fish. Before ignition, moisture was determined to be 5.65%. After ignition, the ashed sample registered 0.2685 g (ashed sample + crucible). The constant weight of crucible was 0.0178 g. From the data given, calculate % ash in the as received sample.

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A 1.068 g as received representative sample of fish. Before ignition, moisture was determined to be 5.65%. After ignition, the ashed sample registered 0.2685 g (ashed sample + crucible). The constant weight of crucible was 0.0178 g. From the data given, calculate % ash in the as received sample.

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