Question

    A merchant has 20 liters of alcohol. To achieve a 75% profit by selling the mixture at the original cost price of the alcohol, how much water should he mix with the alcohol?

    A 18 litres Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 12 litres Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 15 litres Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 24 litres Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E 48 litres Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Quantity of water to be added = 20 × 0.75 = 15 litres Hence, option c.

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