A solution "A" is hyperosmotic relative to a solution "B" that contains 80 mM CaCl$_2$. Is "A" hypertonic, hypotonic or isotonic? Hypotonic. Hypertonic. "B" is hypotonic, but "A" is hyperosmotic relative to "B", so "A" could be hypotonic, hypertonic or isotonic. No way to know! Isotonic.
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