Multiple choice

A container contains 750 litres of a mixture that contains 60% of soda and the rest is water. If 120 litres of water is added to it then what is the ratio of soda and water in the new mixture?

  1. 18:17

  2. 15:14

  3. 9:7

  4. 3:2

  5. 15:17
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B Correct answer
Explanation

750 L mixture has 60% soda = 450 L soda, 300 L water. After adding 120 L water: soda = 450 L, water = 300 + 120 = 420 L. Ratio = 450:420 = 15:14.

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