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    Question

    Mixture ‘E’ of salt and water contains salt and

    water in ratio 6:5, respectively. What will be the ratio of salt to water in mixture ‘E’ when quantity of salt and water equal to 10% and 40% of the initial quantity of salt and water in mixture ‘E’, respectively is added to it?
    A 7:5 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 5:4 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 33:35 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 6:5 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let the quantity of salt and water in mixture ‘E’ initially be 6x litres and 5x litres, respectively.

    Required ratio = {6x + 0.1 × 6x}:{5x + 0.4 × 5x} = 6.6x : 7x = 33:35

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