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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 Γ— (4/5) = 4x litres Honey left = 4x Γ— 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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