SOLUTION: A sugar solution is 23.4 % by mass. How many grams of solution contain 55.7 g of sugar?

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Question 1166296: A sugar solution is 23.4 % by mass. How many grams of solution contain 55.7 g of sugar?
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23.4% of the total x grams is 55.7 g:

0.234x+=+55.7
x+=+55.7%2F0.234

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