Q46
A barrel contains a mixture of wine and water in the ratio 3 : 1. How much fraction of the mixture must be drawn off and substituted by water so that the ratio of wine and water in the resultant mixture in the barrel becomes 1 : 1 ?
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Answer
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Answer: Option B
Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
Let the quantity of liquid drawn out = xHence, required part of quantity