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A 600 grams of sugar solution contains 50% sugar. How much sugar (in grams) must be added so that the new mixture contains 60% sugar?

A120

B150

C175

D200

Answer:

B. 150

Read Explanation:

600 grams of sugar solution contains 50% sugar Sugar = 300 grams Water = 300 grams New mixture will have 60% sugar and 40% water 40% water = 300 grams 40% of new mixture = 300 grams 100% mixture = (300/40) × 100 = 750 grams Amount of sugar that needs to be added = 750 - 600 = 150 grams


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