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      Question

      Mixture β€˜E’ of petrol and kerosene contains 35%

      petrol. If some amount of mixture β€˜E’ is taken in container β€˜S’ and it contains 195 litres of kerosene, then find the total quantity of mixture in container β€˜S’.
      A 300 litres Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 150 litres Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C 240 litres Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D 120 litres Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      ATQ, Ratio of petrol to kerosene in mixture β€˜E’ = 0.35 : 0.65 = 7 : 13 So, kerosene corresponds to 13 parts. In container β€˜S’, kerosene = 195 litres = 13 parts 1 part = 195 Γ· 13 = 15 litres Quantity of petrol in container β€˜S’ = 7 Γ— 15 = 105 litres Total quantity of mixture in container β€˜S’ = 195 + 105 = 300 litres

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