SOLUTION: How much water needs to be added to 1/2 pt. of syrup with 60% sugar solution to make it a 5% solution.

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Question 624753: How much water needs to be added to 1/2 pt. of syrup with 60% sugar solution to make it a 5% solution.
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How much water needs to be added to 1/2 pt. of syrup with 60% sugar solution to make it a 5% solution.
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let x=amt of water to be added
60%*1/2+0%*x=5%(1/2+x)
.3+0=.025+.05x
.05x=.3-.025=.275
x=.275/.05
x=5.5
amt of water to be added=5.5 pts