Question

9.
A man buys spirit at Rs. 60 per litre, adds water to it and sells the mixture at Rs. 75 per
litre. What is the ratio of spirit to water if his profit in the deal is 37.5%?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Answer is 1:10

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

Answer:

C.P. = 60 Rs.

Profit Given = 37.5 %

Then , S.P. = ( 100 + 37.5 ) * 60 / 100

= 82.5 Rs.

Now , amount of water = ( 1 - 0.72 ) litres

= 0.28 litres

Hence , ratio of sprite to water = 0.72 / 0.28

= 18 / 7

Hence , the ratio becomes 18 : 7

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