Question

A science teacher has a supply of 50% sugar solution and a supply of 80% sugar solution. How much of each solution should the teacher mix together to get 105 ML of 60% sugar solution for an experiment

70 ML of the 50% solution and 35 ML of the 80% solution
35 ML of the 50% solution and 70 ML of the 80% solution
70 ML of the 50% solution and 70 ML of the 80% solution
35 ML of the 50% solution and 35 ML of the 80% solution

Answer 1

How much of each solution should the teacher mix together to get 105 ML of 60% sugar solution for an experiment?

1. Look at how 60% is closer to the solution of lower concentration (50%). You can deduce that you will be mixing a higher volume of the 50% solution.

2. All 4 answers add up to 105ml.

3. The intuitive answer is the first option:
70 ML of the 50% solution and 35 ML of the 80% solution

4. Let's check whether point 3 is true.
70ml/105ml X 0.5 + 35ml/105ml X 0.8 = (35 + 28)/105= 63/105= 60% / 105 ml = 105ml of 60% sugar solution