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      Question

      55-litres of paint is added to a mixture of paint and

      oil in the ratio 3:5. The ratio of paint and oil in the resulting mixture is 4:3. Find the total volume of the original mixture.
      A 120 liters Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 125 liters Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C 113 liters Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D 166 liters Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      ATQ, Let the volume of paint and oil in original mixture be 3x and 5x respectively According to question- (3x+55)/5x = 4/3 9x+165 = 20x 11x = 165 X = 15 total volume of the original mixture = 3x+5x = 8x = 8×15  = 120 liters

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