SOLUTION: A mixture contains alcohol and water in the ratio of 12:5. On adding 14 litres of water, the ratio of alcohol to water becomes 4:3. The quantity of alcohol in the mixture is

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Question 1086411: A mixture contains alcohol and water in the ratio of 12:5. On adding 14 litres of water, the ratio of alcohol to water becomes 4:3. The quantity of alcohol in the mixture is

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Original solution:
42 liters alcohol, 17.5 liters water

Final solution:
42 liters alcohol, 31.5 liters water