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GMAT Problem Solving (PS) | Re: If after 200 grams of water were added to the 24% solution

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bibha wrote:

If after 200 grams of water were added to the 24%-solution of alcohol, the strength of the solution decreased by one-third, how much of the 24%-solution was used?

A. 180 grams
B. 220 grams
C. 250 grams
D. 350 grams
E. 400 grams


Since 1/3 of 24 is 8, we know that after 200 grams of water were added to the 24%-solution of alcohol, the strength of the solution decreased to 16%. We can let the original amount of solution = x, and thus the original amount of alcohol = 0.24x. We can create the
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