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      Question

      A mixture of salt and water has a ratio of 2:1. After

      adding 8 liters of water, the amount of salt becomes 12 liters more than the amount of water. What was the initial quantity of salt in the mixture?
      A 50 liters Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 40 liters Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C 20 liters Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D 30 liters Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      ATQ;
      Before 8 liters of water was added,
      Salt โˆ’ water = 12 + 8 = 20 liters
      and Salt : water = 2 : 1
      Salt = 20 ร— 2/(2โˆ’1) = 40 liters

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