Multiple choice

The weight of the container alone is 25\% of the container filled with certain fluid. When some fluid is removed, the weight of the container and remaining fluid is 50\% of the original total weight. What fractional part of the liquid has been removed?

  1. $1/3$
  2. $1/2$
  3. $2/3$
  4. $3/4$
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Let total weight = 100 units. Container alone = 25 units, so fluid = 75 units. After removal, total weight = 50 units, meaning remaining fluid = 50-25 = 25 units. Fluid removed = 75-25 = 50 units. Fraction removed = 50/75 = 2/3.

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