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Competitive Exams · Aptitude · question 43

Q43

In 2 kg mixture of copper and aluminium, 30% is copper. How much aluminium powder should be added to the mixture so that the quantity of copper becomes 20% ?

A.
900 gms
B.
800 gms
C.
1000 gms
Answer
D.
1200 gms

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
According to the question,
Mixture of copper and aluminium = 2000 gms
30% is copper means
= × 2000
= 600 gms copper

⇒ x = 1000 gms