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Alligation & Mixtures · Question 61 of 88

Question 61

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In what ratio must a 15% sugar solution be mixed with a 35% sugar solution to get a 20% solution?

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CorrectNot quiteAnswer D

Correct answer: D

Explanation

  1. Alligation on strengths: weaker : stronger =(35−20):(20−15)=15:5= (35 - 20) : (20 - 15) = 15 : 5.

  2. =3:1= 3 : 1.

Worth noting

1:31 : 3 is turned round: 20% is close to 15%, so most of the mixture is the weaker solution.

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Alligation on strengths
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