Problema Solution

How many grams of sugar must be added to 60 grams of a solution that is 32% sugar to obtain a solution thatis 50%?

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let


x = the grams of sugar that must be added


the % of sugar in x g sugar + 32% of 60 g = 50% of (x + 60)


1*x + 0.32*60 = 0.5*(x + 60)


by solving we find


x = 21.6 g


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21.6 grams of sugar must be added to the solution.