CLAT Sample Paper CLAT Sample Paper-9

  • question_answer
    A sugar solution of 3 L contains 40% sugar. One litre of water is added to this solution. The percentage of sugar hi the new solution is

    A)  \[6\frac{2}{3}%\]                     

    B)  \[13\frac{1}{3}%\]       

    C)         15%                

    D)         30%                

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    Quantity of sugar in 3 L of sugar solution \[=\frac{40}{100}\times 3=1.2\,\text{L}\] and quantity of water = 3 -1.2 = 1.8 L Now, 1 L of water is added. \[\therefore \] New quantity of water = 2.8 L Total quantity of mixture = 4 L \[\therefore \] Required percentage \[=\frac{1.2}{4}\times 100%=30%\]


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