Question

    A jar contains a mix of ink and water with a total volume

    of 180 liters in the ratio 4:2. If 36 liters of water and 24 liters of ink are poured into it, the new ratio of ink to water becomes x:6. Find the value of x.
    A 7 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 5 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 9 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 4 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ,

    Initial quantity of ink in the jar = 180 × 4/6 = 120 liters

    Initial quantity of water in the jar = 180 – 120 = 60 liters

    (120 + 24)/(60 + 36) = x/6

    144/96 = x/6

    3/2 = x/6

    x = (3 × 6)/2 = 18/2 = 9

    Practice Next

    Relevant for Exams: