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A solution contains petrol and kerosene in a ratio of 3:5. 16 liters of the solution is replaced with petrol to make a ratio of 5:3. Find the original amount of kerosene in the solution.
X=40. Original amount of kerosene= (5/8) ×40=25 literMore Alligation Questions
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