Question 72
EasyOriginal questionRead the two statements and choose the correct option.
I. Each replacement takes away the same fraction of the original liquid that is still in the vessel.
II. After two replacements of 10% each, 20% of the original liquid is gone.
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CorrectNot quiteAnswer A
Correct answer: A
Explanation
I: each draw takes the same share of whatever the vessel holds, so the original liquid is multiplied by the same factor each time. True.
II: , so 19% is gone, not 20%: the second 10% is taken from less. False.
- Concept
- How replacement works
- Typical timeTypical
- 60 s
- Your timeYours
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