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8 litres are drawn from a cask full of wine and is then filled with water. This operation is performed three more times. The ratio of the quantity of wine now left in cask to that of water is 16 : 65. How much wine did the cask hold originally?

A. 18 litres

B. 24 litres

C. 32 litres

D. 42 litres

Mixtures and Allegations · Easy · 3 weeks ago

The cost of Type 1 rice is Rs. 15 per kg and Type 2 rice is Rs. 20 per kg. If both Type 1 and Type 2 are mixed in the ratio of 2 : 3, then the price per kg of the mixed variety of rice is:_______?

A. Rs. 18

B. Rs. 18.50

C. Rs. 19

D. Rs. 19.50

Mixtures and Allegations · Easy · 3 weeks ago

In what ratio must a grocer mix two varieties of tea worth Rs. 60 a kg and Rs. 65 a kg so that by selling the mixture at Rs. 68.20 a kg he may gain 10%?

A. 3 : 2

B. 3 : 4

C. 3 : 5

D. 4 : 5

Mixtures and Allegations · Easy · 3 weeks ago

Find the ratio in which rice at Rs. 7.20 a kg be mixed with rice at Rs. 5.70 a kg to produce a mixture worth Rs. 6.30 a kg.

A. 1 : 3

B. 2 : 3

C. 3 : 4

D. 4 : 5

Mixtures and Allegations · Easy · 3 weeks ago

In what proportion must water be added to spirit to gain 20% by selling it at the cost price?

A. 2:5

B. 1:5

C. 3:5

D. 4:5

Mixtures and Allegations · Easy · 3 weeks ago

How much water must be added to a bucket which contains 40 liters of milk at the cost price of Rs.3.50 per liter so that the cost of milk reduces to Rs.2 per liter?

A. 25 liters

B. 28 litres

C. 30 liters

D. 35 liters

Mixtures and Allegations · Easy · 3 weeks ago

Milk and water in two vessels A and B are in the ratio 4:3 and 2:3 respectively in what ratio the liquids in both the vessels should be mixed to obtain a new mixture in vessel C containing half milk and half water?

A. 1:1

B. 1:3

C. 1:2

D. 7:5

Mixtures and Allegations · Easy · 3 weeks ago

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