SOLUTION: 2 fl. oz. of a sugar solution was mixed with 3 fl. oz. of a 45% sugar solution to make a 63% sugar solution. Find the percent concentration of the first solution. Please help.

SOLUTION: 2 fl. oz. of a sugar solution was mixed with 3 fl. oz. of a 45% sugar solution to make a 63% sugar solution. Find the percent concentration of the first solution. Please help.

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Question 433832: 2 fl. oz. of a sugar solution was mixed with 3 fl. oz. of a 45% sugar solution to make a 63% sugar solution. Find the percent concentration of the first solution.
Please help.
Thanks,
Tyler
Answer by jorel1380(3719) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2c+3x.45=.63x5
2c+1.35=3.15
2c=1.8
c=.9
The first solution was 90% sugar..
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