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    Question

    If 35 grams of sugar is further added to a 20 percent

    sugar solution, the solution then becomes a 36 percent sugar solution. What was the initial quantity of sugar in the solution?
    A 30 grams Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 28 grams Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 25 grams Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 35 grams Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let the initial quantity of sugar in the solution be x grams. So, 1 ------- 35 => 4 ------- 35 × 4 = 140 Initial quantity of sugar in the solution = x = 20% of 140 = 28 gms

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