Multiple choice

A container has 100 liters of spirit. If x liters of spirit is replaced with water and is sold at its cost price, 20% of profit can be earned. Quantity A x Quantity B 20 liters

  1. Quantity A is greater.

  2. Quantity B is greater.

  3. The two quantities are equal.

  4. The relationship cannot be determined from the information given.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Selling at cost price implies the profit comes from replacing spirit with water. If profit is 20%, the ratio of water to spirit must be 1:5. Total volume is 100, so 1/6 of 100 is 16.67 liters. Since 16.67 < 20, Quantity B is greater.

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