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    Question

    Spirit and water are present in a vessel in the ratio

    5:4. If 5 liters of water and 5 liters of spirit are added to this mixture, the ratio of spirit and water becomes 8:7. Then find the initial quantity of total mixture in the vessel.
    A 30L Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 24L Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 12L Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 38L Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Initially, the vessel contains spirit 5x and water 4x. ATQ- 5x+10 / 4x+10 = 8/7 35x+70 =32x+80 X =10/3 The initial quantity of total mixture in the vessel = 9x =9×10/3= 30 liters

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