A jar contains a mixture with 45% syrup. A portion of this mixture is replaced by another mixture containing 30% syrup. The new mixture is found to have 34% syrup. What is the ratio in which these mixtures should be mixed to obtain the new mixture?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 4 : 11.
First mixture (A) = 45% syrup
Second mixture (B) = 30% syrup
Resultant mixture = 34% syrup
Ratio = (C − B) : (A − C)
where A = first mixture %, B = second mixture %, C = resultant %
= (34 − 30) : (45 − 34)
= 4 : 11