Arithmetic Ability
Alligation or Mixture

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Q.

In what proportion water must be added to spirit to gain 20% by selling it at the cost price ?

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Correct choice: C

Explanation:

Let the C.P of spirit be = Rs.10 per litre Then S.P l litre of the mixture = Rs. 11 Profit = 20% Therefore, C.P of the mixture = Rs. [100120×10] = Rs. 25/3 per litre Therefore, Ratio of water and spirit = 1 : 5
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