Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

-- Mathematics - Section B1

Chapter

Other - Maths Section B1

Question:

A jar full of whisky contains 40 % alcohol. A part of this whisky is replaced by another containing 9 % alcohol and now the percentage of alcohol was found to be 18%. The quantity of whisky replaced is:

Options:

\[\frac{3}{4}\]

\[\frac{4}{3}\]

\[\frac{2}{5}\]

\[\frac{5}{2}\]

Correct Answer:

\[\frac{3}{4}\]

Explanation:
Let C = 40% , D = 9% and M = 18% Then the quantity is (M-D)/(C-M)