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    Question

    A mixture of honey and lemon juice is in the ratio 4:1.

    If 40% of the mixture is replaced with lemon juice, what will be the new ratio of honey to lemon juice?
    A 15:11 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 11:17 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 12:13 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 17:10 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Total quantity = 5x litres Honey = 5x × (4/5) = 4x litres Honey left = 4x × 0.6 = 2.4x litres Lemon juice = 5x - 2.4x = 2.6x litres Required ratio = 2.4x : 2.6x = 12 : 13

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