Three-part mixture: some drawn out, parts topped up, a difference given: initial quantity
The same question, asked 3 times: 14 Sep 2025 S2*, 14 Sep 2025 S3*, 15 Sep 2025 S3. Every wording below, oldest first.
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Question 1
14 Sep 2025 S2
68A drum contains a blend of three chemicals: P, Q, and R, in the ratio of . 30 litres of this blend are removed, and then 12 litres of chemical P and 8 litres of chemical Q are poured into the drum. If the resultant quantity of chemical Q is 20 litres more than the resultant quantity of chemical P, what was the initial total quantity of the mixture in the drum (in litres)?Tap an option to check your answer.
Question 2
14 Sep 2025 S3
63A tank has a mixture of solutions A, B, and C in the respective ratio of . 40 litres of this mixture is drained out, and subsequently, 15 litres of solution A and 5 litres of solution C are added to the tank. If the resultant quantity of solution A is 25 litres less than the resultant quantity of solution B, what was the initial quantity of mixture in the tank (in litres)?Tap an option to check your answer.
Question 3
15 Sep 2025 S3
67A container holds a mixture of Orange, Apple, and Guava juices in the ratio of 5:7:4 respectively. 24 litres of this mixture is taken out, and then 10 litres of orange juice and 6 litres of guava juice are added to the vessel. If the resultant quantity of apple juice is 14 litres more than the resultant quantity of orange juice, what was the initial quantity of mixture in the vessel (in litres)?Tap an option to check your answer.