Question

A sugar solution of 3 litres contains 40% sugar. One litre of is added to this solution What is the percentage of sugar in the new solutions?

• A. 21%
• B. 30%
• C. 16%
• D. 40%

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

30%

In 3 litres sugar solutions, Sugar= 40% of 3 liters=1.2 litres
As 1 litre water is added to the sugar solutions, now 4 litres of sugar solutions 1.2 litres of sugar i. e.
% of sugar =$(\frac{1.2}{4}\times 100)$%= 30% In 3 litres sugar solutions, Sugar= 40% of 3 liters=1.2 litres
As 1 litre water is added to the sugar solutions, now 4 litres of sugar solutions 1.2 litres of sugar i. e.
% of sugar =$(\frac{1.2}{4}\times 100)$%= 30%