a sugar solution was made by mixing 8 qt of a 2% sugar solution and 6 qt. of a 51% sugar solution. find the concentration of the

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klemol [59]

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a sugar solution was made by mixing 8 qt of a 2% sugar solution and 6 qt. of a 51% sugar solution. find the concentration of the

new mixture

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melisa1 [442] · Answer 1 · 2022-05-28T07:26:26+03:00

melisa1 [442]3 years ago

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16 + 306 = 1400x
322 = 1400x
x = 322/1400
x = 0.23 = 23% (That is the concentration of the mixture)Equation:
sugar + sugar = sugar
0.02*8 + 0.51*6 = x(8+6)

Multiply thru by 100 to get:
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2*8 + 51*6 = 1400x