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    Spirit and water are present in a vessel in the ratio

    4:3. If 5 liters of water and 5 liters of spirit are added to this mixture, the ratio of spirit and water becomes 5:4. Then find the initial quantity of mixture in the vessel.
    A 25L Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 42L Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 28L Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 35L Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Initially, the vessel contains spirit 4x and water 3x. ATQ- 4x+5/3x+5 = 5/4 16x+20 =15x+25 X =5 The initial quantity of mixture in the vessel = 4x+3x= 7x =7×5 =35 liter

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