Target Exam

CUET

Subject

-- Applied Mathematics - Section B2

Chapter

Numbers, Quantification and Numerical Applications

Question:

In what ratio must a person mix two sugar solutions of 39% a n d 50% concentration respectively so as to get a solution of 45% concentration ?

Options:

3 : 2

2 : 3

1 : 2

1 : 3

Correct Answer:

1 : 3

Explanation:

The correct answer is option (4) : 1: 3

$∴\frac{\text{Quantity of first soln}}{\text{Quantity of second soln}}=\frac{5/100}{15/100}= 1: 3$