A jar contains 35% syrup in the mixture of syrup and water. A part of this mixture is replaced by another mixture containing 20% syrup. Now, in the new mixture, the percentage of syrup is found to be 24%. What is the ratio in which these mixtures were mixed to obtain the new mixture?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 4 : 11.
The first mixture and second mixture have 35% and 20% syrup, respectively.
Using the allegation method,
Required ratio = 4 : 11
Therefore, the ratio in which the mixtures were mixed is 4 : 11.