Problema Solution

How many ounces of pure chocolate must be added to 150 oz of chocolate topping that is 50% chocolate to make a topping that is 75%chocolate?

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 75 = 0.75(150 + x)

75 = 112.5 + 0.75x

0.75x = 112.5 - 75

0.75x = 37.5

0.75x / 0.75x = 37.5 / 0.75x

x = 50