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Question : In what ratio must 25% hydrochloric acid be mixed with 60% hydrochloric acid to get a mixture of 40% hydrochloric acid?

Option 1: 5 : 12

Option 2: 4 : 3

Option 3: 3 : 4

Option 4: 12 : 5


Team Careers360 9th Jan, 2024
Answer (1)
Team Careers360 13th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 4 : 3


Solution : Using the alligation method, we get,

Required ratio = (Higher value – Mean value) : (Mean value – Lower value)
$\therefore$ Required ratio = (60 – 40) : (40 – 25) = 20 : 15 = 4 : 3
Hence, the correct answer is 4 : 3.

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