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Aptitude · Q193

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Competitive Exams · Aptitude · question 193

Q193

75 gm of sugar solution has 30% sugar in it. Then the quantity of sugar that should be added to the solution to make the quantity of the sugar 70% in the solution is :

A.
125 gm
B.
100 gm
Answer
C.
120 gm
D.
130 gm

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Sugar in original solution =   = 22.5 gm
Let m gm of sugar be mixed.

⇒ 2250+ 100m = 75 × 70 + 70m
⇒ 2250 + 100m = 5250 + 70m
⇒ 30m = 5250 - 2250 = 3000
⇒ m =   = 100 gm