Question

How much water must be mixed in 240 litres of sugar solution which
contains 50% sugar by weight, such that it becomes a 40% sugar solution?
a) 60 litres
b) 70 litres
c) 50 litres
1) 65 litres
e) None of these​

Answer 1

Answer:

option no (C) 50 litres is the correct answers

Answer 2

Answer:

60 lit

Step-by-step explanation:

240ml   - 50%sugar    

40/100*(240+x)=120

             240+x=120*5/2

              x=300-240;x=60lit