SOLUTION: How many grams of sugar must be added to 60 grams of a 32% solution to obtain a 50% solution?

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Question 104160: How many grams of sugar must be added to 60 grams of a 32% solution to obtain a 50% solution?
Answer by scott8148(6628)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
let x=(grams of sugar)

60(32%)+x(100%)=(60+x)(50%)

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