Mixture Ratio in Bigger Jar
XAT 2023 · Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation · Easy · Mixtures and Alligations
A small jar contained water, lime and sugar in the ratio of 90:7:3. A glass contained only water and sugar in it. Contents of both (small jar and glass) were mixed in a bigger jar and the ratio of contents in the bigger jar was 85:5:10 (water, lime and sugar respectively). Find the percentage of water in the bigger jar?
- A.
70
- B.
75
- C.
80
- D.
72.5
- E.
85
Answer
E
Explanation
The ratio in the bigger jar is given as 85:5:10 (water : lime : sugar). Total parts = . Percentage of water = .
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