Question

A solution of sugar syrup has 15% sugar solution has 5% sugar. How many litres of t solution must be added to 20 l of the first make a solution of 10% sugar?

Answer 1

Let x L of second solution must be added. 1

Then, 15×20+5×x20+x=10

=> 300 + 5x = 200 + 10x

=> x = 1005 = 20 L

Answer 2

Answer:

20 L

Explanation:

10% sugar in final solution.

Hence Ratio of Sugar to Total = 1 : 10