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A jar full of whisky contains 40% alcohol. A part of this whisky is replaced by another containing 19% alcohol and now the percentage of alcohol was found to be 26%. The quantity of whisky replaced is:

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Correct Answer: Option B
By the rule of alligation, we have:
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So, ratio of 1st and 2nd quantities = 7 : 14 = 1 : 2
∴ Required quantity replaced = $$\frac{2}{3}$$
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Bazua 2pro
Bazua 2pro 5 years ago
How 2/3? Expain
Satyesh Chouhan
Satyesh Chouhan 8 years ago
SIR Answer samajha me nahi aa raha hai?