A dioxin-contaminated water source contains 0.090 % dioxin by mass?

How much dioxin is present in 2.4L of this water? Assume a density of 1.00 g/mL.
Express your answer using two significant figures

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`by mass` can be confusing as it could be mass/mass or mass/volume.

2400 mL * 1.00 g/mL = 2400 g.

0.090%(m/m) means 0.090 g dioxin per 100 g solution. 2400 / 100 = 24.
In 2400 g solution there is 24 * 0.090 g = 2.16 = 2.2 g dioxin.

0.090%(m/v) means 0.090 g dioxin per 100 mL. 2400 /100 = 24.
In 2400 mL solution there is 24 * 0.090 g = 2.16 = 2.2 g dioxin.