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One-fourth of a solution that was 10 percent sugar by weigh
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One-fourth of a solution that was 10 percent sugar by weight was replaced by a second solution, resulting in a solution that was 16 percent sugar by weight. The second solution was what percent sugar by weight?
(A) 34%
(B) 24%
(C) 22%
(D) 18%
(E) 8.5%
(A) 34%
(B) 24%
(C) 22%
(D) 18%
(E) 8.5%
Re: One-fourth of a solution that was 10 percent sugar by weigh
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07 Feb 2020, 10:48
Expert Reply
.75*.1+.25*y = .16
Solving for y would give the value 34%
Solving for y would give the value 34%
Re: One-fourth of a solution that was 10 percent sugar by weigh
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12 Jul 2022, 00:08
12 Jul 2022, 00:08
Carcass wrote:
.75*.1+.25*y = .16
Solving for y would give the value 34%
Solving for y would give the value 34%
Could you give us a detailed explanation?
