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    Question

    A tank has a mixture of two chemicals A and B in the ratio

    2:3. After adding 10 litres of A and 5 litres of B, the new ratio becomes 4:5. What was the original volume of the mixture?
    A 75 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 45 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 35 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 88 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ,

    Let A = 2y, B = 3y

    (2y + 10):(3y + 5) = 4:5

    ⇒ 5(2y + 10) = 4(3y + 5)

    ⇒ 10y + 50 = 12y + 20

    ⇒ 2y = 30 ⇒ y = 15

    Initial quantity = 2y + 3y = 5y = 5 × 15 = 75 litres

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