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      Question

      A 16-liter salt solution contains 6% salt. If 4 liters

      of water are evaporated by boiling the solution, what is the new percentage of salt in the remaining solution?
      A 12% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 8% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C 4% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D 6% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E 10% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Quantity of salt in the solution = 16 x 0.06 = 0.96 litres After evaporating, remaining quantity of salt solution = 16 - 4 = 12 litres Therefore, percentage of salt in the final solution = (0.96/12) x 100 = 8%

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