200 g of sugar solution has 40% sugar in it. How much sugar should be added to make it 50% in the solution? |
A) 10 g
B) 40 g
C) 60 g
D) 80 g
Correct Answer: B
Solution :
According to the question, |
Amount of sugar in 200 g sugar solution |
\[=200\times \frac{40}{100}=80\,g\] |
Now, \[\frac{80+x}{200+x}=\frac{50}{100}\] |
\[\Rightarrow \] \[160+2x=200+x\]\[\Rightarrow \]\[x=40\,g\] |
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