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The ratio between water and alcohol in a mixture is 2: 3. If water content is 4 litres, how much is the alcohol in the mixture ? (A) 10 litres (B) 6 litres (C) 8 litres (D) 9 litres​

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Answered by Anonymous
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Given:

  • The ratio between water and alcohol in a mixture is 2:3.
  • Water contains = 4 litres

To Find:

  • How much alcohol in the mixture = ?

Solution:

Let's say, the ratio of water and alcohol be 2x and 3x respectively.

According to the question —

 \sf \implies \: 2x = 4 \\  \\  \sf \implies \: x =   \cancel\frac{4}{2}  \\  \\   {\implies{\boxed{\mathfrak{\pmb{x = 2}}}}}{\bigstar}

Therefore,

  • Amount of alcohol = 3x = 3 \times2 = 6 litres.

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