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      Question

      ย A vessel contains 500 liters of diesel and kerosene in

      the ratio 6:4. If x liters of diesel and 2x liters of kerosene are added, both become equal in volume. Find the amount of diesel left in the vessel.
      A 350 liters Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 400 liters Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C 240 liters Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D 365 liters Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      ATQ, Initial diesel = 500 ร— 6/(6 + 4) = 500 ร— 6/10 = 300 liters Initial kerosene = 500 โ€“ 300 = 200 liters (300 + x) / (200 + 2x) = 1/1 2x โ€“ x = 300 โ€“ 200 x = 100 The amount of diesel left = 300 + 100 = 400 liters

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