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A certain quantity of 45% solution is replaced with 30% solution such that the new concentration is 35%. What is the fraction of the solution that was replaced?
A)1/4 B)1/3 C)1/2 D)2/3 E)3/4
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- Consider a solution = 1 ltr
X is the certain quantity which has to be replaced
Now,
45%of (1-x)+(30%of x)=35/100
=> 45/100 * (1-x) + 30x/100 = 35/100
=> 45/100 - 45x/100 + 30x/100 = 35/100
=> x = 2/3 - 4 years agoHelpfull: Yes(1) No(0)
- Formual is A2-Max/Max-A1
45-35/35-30=2
But they asked fraction so answer is 1/2 - 4 years agoHelpfull: Yes(0) No(2)
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