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      Question

      An alloy contains 50% iron, 30% zinc, and 20% aluminum. How

      much iron should be added to 30 kg of the alloy so that the new alloy contains 60% iron?
      A 4 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 10 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C 12 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D Canโ€™t be determined Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      ATQ,

      Quantity of the alloy = 30 kg

      Quantity of iron in 30 kg alloy = (0.50 ร— 30) = 15 kg

      Quantity of zinc in 30 kg alloy = (0.30 ร— 30) = 9 kg

      Quantity of aluminum in 30 kg alloy = (0.20 ร— 30) = 6 kg

      Let the quantity of iron to be added be x kg.

      According to the question,

      Quantity of iron in the new alloy = (Quantity of zinc + Quantity of aluminum)

      (15 + x) = (9 + 6)

      Or, x = 15 - 15 = 0

      No iron needs to be added as it already satisfies the condition.

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