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      Question

      A mixture contains liquid A and liquid B in the ratio of

      5:3, respectively. If 12L of liquid B is added to this mixture, the respective ratio of liquid A and liquid B becomes 2:3, what was the quantity of liquid B in the original mixture?
      A 8 L Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 6 L Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C 12 L Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D 9 L Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Let, quantity of liquid A and liquid B in the original mixture be β€˜5x’ L and β€˜3x’ L, respectivelyAccording to question, 5x/(3x + 12) = 2/3 15x = 6x + 24 9x = 24 x = 24/9 The quantity of liquid B in the original mixture = 3x = 24/9 = 8 L

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