SOLUTION: I have a 10-ounce glass of kool-aid that is 30% sugar. I want to make it less sweet. How much water can I add to the 30% solution to make it only 25% sugar.
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Question 127798: I have a 10-ounce glass of kool-aid that is 30% sugar. I want to make it less sweet. How much water can I add to the 30% solution to make it only 25% sugar. Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! I have a 10-ounce glass of kool-aid that is 30% sugar. I want to make it less sweet. How much water can I add to the 30% solution to make it only 25% sugar.
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Let x = amt of water required to make it to reduce the sugar to 25%
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A simple equation:
.30(10) = .25(x+10)
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3 = .25x + 2.5
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3 - 2.5 = .25x
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.5 = .25x
x =
x = 2 oz of water required
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Check solution:
.3(10) = .25(2+10)
3 = .25(12); confirms our solution
