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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?

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21%
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30%
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16%
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40%
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Solution

The correct option is A 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 =(1.24×100)%= 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 =(1.24×100)%= 30%

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