Question 660745: how many grams of sugar must be added to 60 grams of a solution that is 32% sugar to obtain a solution that is 50% sugar Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! how many grams of sugar must be added to 60 grams of a solution that is 32% sugar to obtain a solution that is 50% sugar
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Equation:
sugar + sugar = sugar
0.32*60 + 1.00x = 0.50(60+x)
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32*50 + 100x = 50*60 + 50x
50x = 18*50
x = 18 grams (amt. of sugar to add)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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