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12 December, 17:28

A solution is prepared by dissolving sugar in water. The solution is 25% by mass, sugar. How many grams of water are in 472 grams of this solution?

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  1. 12 December, 17:41
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    If the sugar makes up 25% of the solution, that means the water makes up 75%, or 3/4, of the solution.

    Set up a proportion to solve:

    3/4=x/472

    Cross multiply:

    4*x=472*3

    4x=1416

    x=354

    Therefore, there are 354 grams of water in the solution
  2. 12 December, 17:47
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    352

    Explanation:

    .75 times 472 because. 25 is sugar so. 75 is watet
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