SOLUTION: 300 gms of sugar solution contains 40% sugar. How much sugar should be added to make it 50% sugar solution?

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Question 260227: 300 gms of sugar solution contains 40% sugar. How much sugar should be added to make it 50% sugar solution?
Answer by richwmiller(17219)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
300*.4+x=(300+x)*.5
x=60
60 grams

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