SOLUTION: Please help me solve this {{If you are using a baking formula that calls for 25% sugar and 20 lb of flour, then you will use __________ lb sugar.}}

SOLUTION: Please help me solve this {{If you are using a baking formula that calls for 25% sugar and 20 lb of flour, then you will use __________ lb sugar.}}

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Question 667265: Please help me solve this {{If you are using a baking formula that calls for 25% sugar and 20 lb of flour, then you will use __________ lb sugar.}}
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let = pounds of sugar needed

x = 6 and 2/3 pounds of sugar
check:
total pounds is 26 and 2/3

OK
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