Question 1123653
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<pre>
0.75*30 + 0.68*x = 0.74*(30+x)


0.75*30 + 0.68x = 0.74*30 + 0.74x


0.75*30 - 0.74*30 = 0.74x - 0.68x


0.01*30 = 0.06x


x = {{{(0.01*30)/0.06}}} = 5.


<U>Answer</U>.  5 cups.
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