Multiple choice

A researcher is working with two types of nutrient solutions, Solution A and Solution B, containing both essential minerals and water. When 3 litres of Solution A and 7 litres of Solution B are mixed, the resulting mixture contains 25% essential minerals. Similarly, when 6 litres of Solution A and 4 litres of Solution B are mixed, the resulting mixture contains 22% essential minerals. In which atio should the researcher mix Solutions A and B to create a new mixture with 23% essential minerals?

  1. 11 : 9

  2. 1 : 9

  3. 9 : 1

  4. 11 : 19

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D Correct answer