53. A jar full of whiskey contains 40%
alcohol. A part of this whisky is replaced by another containing 19% alcohols
and now the percentage of alcohol was found to be 26%. The quantity of whisky
replaced of whisky replaced is
A. 1 /
3 B. 2 / 3
C. 2 /
5 D. 3 / 5
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Answer:
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By
the rule of alligation:
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Strength
of first jar
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Strength
of second jar
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So,
ratio of 1st and 2nd quantities = 7 : 14 = 1 : 2.
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Required
quantity replaced = 2/3
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Title :
Alligation Q53
Description : 53. A jar full of whiskey contains 40% alcohol. A part of this whisky is replaced by another containing 19% alcohols and now the per...
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