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John added too much water to his syrup, and now he has 10 ounces of 20% syrup. How much water should be evaporated to turn it into 50% syrup? PLS ASAP

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Explanation:

10 ounces- 20/100syrup

? - 50/100 syrup, criss cross

10×20/100= 2 ounces

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