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      Question

      Mixture β€˜J’ of paint and thinner contains 35% paint.

      If container β€˜Y’ is filled with this mixture and contains 91 litres of thinner, find the total quantity of mixture in container β€˜Y’.
      A 130 litres Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 135 litres Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C 140 litres Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D 145 litres Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Ratio of paint to thinner in mixture β€˜J’ = 0.35:0.65 = 7:13
      Quantity of paint in container β€˜Y’ = 91 Γ— (7/13) = 49 litres
      Total quantity of mixture in container β€˜Y’ = 91 + 49 = 140 litres

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