Question

    In a Glass there is 520 ml of a mixture composed of

    juice and water in a ratio of 17:9. If 'y' ml of juice and 'y + 60' ml of water are added to this mixture, the resulting ratio of juice to water in the final mixture becomes 4:3. Calculate the value of 'y'.
    A 20 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 60 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 45 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 35 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E none of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ, Quantity of juice in 520 ml of mixture = [(17/26)] × 520 = 340 ml Quantity of water in 520 ml of mixture = (520 – 340) = 180 ml ATQ; (340 + y)/(180 + y + 60) = 4/3 Or, 1020 + 3y = 4y + 960 Or, y = 60

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