document.write( "Question 352130: How many ounces of pure chocolate must be added to 220 ounces of chocolate topping that is 50% chocolate to make a topping that is 75% chocolate? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #251624 by nerdybill(7384)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! How many ounces of pure chocolate must be added to 220 ounces of chocolate topping that is 50% chocolate to make a topping that is 75% chocolate? \n" ); document.write( ". \n" ); document.write( "Let x = amount (ounces) pf pure chocolate to add \n" ); document.write( "then \n" ); document.write( "x + .50(220) = .75(220+x) \n" ); document.write( "x + 110 = 165 + .75x \n" ); document.write( ".25x + 110 = 165 \n" ); document.write( ".25x = 55 \n" ); document.write( "x = 220 ounces \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |