SOLUTION: A baker mixes a 21-pound batch of dough that contains 3 pounds of sugar. Approximately how many pounds of sugar must be added for the dough to contain 27% sugar?
A. 2.7
B.
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Question 843966: A baker mixes a 21-pound batch of dough that contains 3 pounds of sugar. Approximately how many pounds of sugar must be added for the dough to contain 27% sugar?
A. 2.7
B. 3.1
C. 3.6
D. 4.2
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let = pounds of sugar to be added
(C) 3.6 is the closest answer
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