SOLUTION: A recipe calls for 600 grams of sugar, 6 liters of water, and 3 package of flavoring. While gathering the ingredients, the student realizes that there is only 100 grams of sugar a

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Question 1133997: A recipe calls for 600 grams of sugar, 6 liters of water, and 3 package of flavoring. While gathering the ingredients, the student realizes that there is only 100 grams of sugar available. How can the student sill make the drink so that it has the correct concentration?
Answer by Glaviolette(140) About Me  (Show Source):
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Since 100 grams of sugra is 1/6 of what is required, 1/6 of the water and 1/6 of the package of flavoring should be used. Therefore, 1/6 * 6 liters = 1 liter of water and 1/6 * 3 packages = 1/2 package of flavoring.