In a mixture the ratio of the alchohol and water is 6 5 When 22 litre mixture are replaced by water ...........

Quant (SSC) Mixture and Alligation

In a mixture, the ratio of the alchohol and water is 6 : 5. When 22 litre mixture are replaced by water, the ratio becomes 9 : 13. Find the quantity of water after replacement.

62 litres

50 litres

40 litres

52 litres

छोटे Courses बड़े Results

Master Mixture and Alligation

Prepare through Micro-courses

Try Now

Explanation:

Let alchohol = 6x, water = 5x
According to the question,
6x – 22 × 6/11 : 5x – 22 × 5/11 + 22 = 9 : 13
6x – 12 : 5x – 10 + 22 = 9 : 13
13 (6x – 12) = 9 (5x + 12)
78x – 156 = 45x + 108
78x – 45x = 156 + 108
33x = 264
x = 8
Water after replacement = 5 × 8 – 10 + 22
= 40 + 22 = 52 litre