Question 73
EasyOriginal questionA 50-litre drum is full of pure mustard oil. Every morning 5 litres are drawn off and replaced with a cheaper oil.
How much pure mustard oil is in the drum after two mornings?
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer C
Correct answer: C
Explanation
Each morning keeps of the pure oil.
litres.
Worth noting
40 litres takes out 5 litres of pure oil both times; the second draw is partly the cheaper oil.
- Concept
- What is left after replacement
- Typical timeTypical
- 90 s
- Your timeYours
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