A 3-component mixture of compounds A, B, and C (5.000 g) was separated by filtration, extraction, and evaporation to yield 0.462 g of A, 2.358 g of B, and 1.612 g of C.  What is the % composition of compound C (relative to the sum of all recovered masses)? Report your answer to two decimal places without the % symbol.

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A 3-component mixture of compounds A, B, and C (5.000 g) was separated by filtration, extraction, and evaporation to yield 0.462 g of A, 2.358 g of B, and 1.612 g of C.  What is the % composition of compound C (relative to the sum of all recovered masses)?

Report your answer to two decimal places without the % symbol. 

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