Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

-- Mathematics - Section B1

Chapter

Other - Maths Section B1

Question:

A jar full of whisky contains 30 % alcohol. A part of this whisky is replaced by another containing 20 % alcohol and now the percentage of alcohol was found to be 22%. The quantity of whisky replaced is:

Options:

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

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

\[\frac{1}{2}\]

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

Correct Answer:

\[\frac{1}{2}\]

Explanation:
Let C = 30% , D = 20% and M = 22% Then the quantity is (M-D)/(C-M)