SOLUTION: A spice mixture is 25% thyme. How many grams of thyme must be added to 12 g of the mixture to increase the thyme content to 40%?
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Question 29323
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A spice mixture is 25% thyme. How many grams of thyme must be added to 12 g of the mixture to increase the thyme content to 40%?
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25(12)=40(x-12)
300=-480+40x
40x=780
x=19.50
Hence, about 19.50g of solution must be added.
Paul.