WBCS.LIVE practice question

The ratio of alcohol and water in a mixture is 5:4. If 9 liters of water is added to the mixture, the ratio of alcohol to water becomes 4:5. Find the amount of alcohol in the mixture.

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. 20 liters
  2. 16 liters
  3. 24 liters
  4. 28 liters

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 20 liters