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    Question

    In a container, there are 120 liters of a mixture

    comprising Soda and water in a ratio of 5:3, respectively. If 'y' liters of the mixture are withdrawn from the container, resulting in a difference of 24 liters between the quantity of Soda and water left in the container, what is the value of 'y'?
    A 24 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 25 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 50 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 26 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E none of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let the quantity of Soda and water left in the glass be 5b litres and 3b litres, respectively ATQ, 5b – 3b = 24 Or, 2b = 24 Or, b = 12 Therefore, quantity of mixture left in the jar = 5b + 3b = 8b = 96 litres Therefore, quantity of mixture taken out = 120 – 96 = 24 litres Or, y = 24

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