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Q · Mixture and AlligationMedium · 45s
A container is full of a mixture of kerosene and petrol in which there is 18% kerosene. Eight liters are drawn off and then the vessel is filled with petrol. If the kerosene is now 15%, how much does the container hold?
TopicMixture and Alligation
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Final Answer: Option B — 32 litres