SOLUTION: 300 gms of sugar solution contains 40% sugar. How much sugar should be added to make it 50% sugar solution?

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Question 260227: 300 gms of sugar solution contains 40% sugar. How much sugar should be added to make it 50% sugar solution?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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300*.4+x=(300+x)*.5
x=60
60 grams