Question

    If 50L of liquid containing 20% spirit is added with 10L

    of water then what would be the percentage of spirit in the resulting mixture?
    A 12(1/2)% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 20% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 16(2/3)% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 33(1/3)% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Total liquid =50 Sprit =50×20/100 Sprit=10L Water =50-10=40L. After adding 10L water =40+10=50L. Now a new mixture =50+10=60L. Percentage of Sprit = (10/60) ×100 =100/6 16.33%

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