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      Question

      In a mixture of alcohol & water, 20 litres

      water is mixed due to which ratio changes from 5:4 to 1:4. Find initial quantity of mixture. (in litres)
      A 16.35 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 10.55 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C 12.15 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D 11.25 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      let initial quantity of alcohol be 5x litres & water be 4x litres.
      ATQ,
      5x/4x+20 = 1/4
      20x = 4x + 20 ⇒ x = 1.25
      Initial quantity of mixture = 5x + 4x = 11.25 liters

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