How many mL of water should be added to 300 mL of syrup containing 85%(w/v) of sucrose in order to make a syrup containing 75% (w/v) of sucrose?

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40mL of water must be added to 300 mL of 85% (w/v)of sucrose in order to make a 75% (w/v) solution of sucrose.
Calculations: 340mL total volume -300mL of 85% sucrose solution = 40 mL water must be added.

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