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Question 1050350: Please help me solve this word problem: How many grams of sugar must be added to 60 grams of a solution that is 32% sugar to obtain a solution that is 50% sugar?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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.32*60 + x = .50(60+x)
.50x = .18(60)
x = .18(60)/.5 = 21.6gr