Multiple choice

Iron and carbon are in ratio of 49:1 in a particular type of steel. How many quintals of carbon are there in 250 quintals of that type of steel?

  1. 7

  2. 5

  3. 6

  4. 9
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Iron:Carbon ratio = 49:1, total parts = 50. For 250 quintals of steel, carbon = (1/50) × 250 = 5 quintals. Verify: Iron = 49 × 5 = 245 quintals, total = 245 + 5 = 250. Option B is correct.

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