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    Question

    49 Kg of blended tea contain Assam and Darjeeling tea in

    the ratio 5 : 2. Then the quantity of Darjeeling tea is to be added to the mixture to make the ratio of Assam to Darjeeling tea 2 : 1 is
    A 4.5 kg Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 3.5 kg Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 5 kg Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 6 kg Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    given 49 kg of tea Assam tea : Darjeeling tea = 5: 2 quantity of Assam tea = 5/7 × 49 = 35kg quantity of Darjeeling tea = 2/7 × 49 = 14kg In order to make the ratio of Assam tea : Darjeeling tea = 2: 1 present quantity of Assam tea = 35kg divide it by 2 we get 17.5 {The required quantity} quantity of Darjeeling tea at present = 14kg required quantity is 17.5 kg amount to be added = 17.5 - 14 = 3.5 kg

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