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a sugar solution was made by mixing 8 qt of a 2% sugar solution and 6 qt. of a 51% sugar solution. find the concentration of the new mixture

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16 + 306 = 1400x
322 = 1400x
x = 322/1400
x = 0.23 = 23% (That is the concentration of the mixture)Equation:
sugar + sugar = sugar
0.028 + 0.516 = x(8+6)

Multiply thru by 100 to get:
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28 + 516 = 1400x

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