CAT 2019 Question Paper | Quants Slot 2

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Question 30 : The strength of a salt solution is p% if 100 ml of the solution contains p grams of salt. Each of three vessels A, B, C contains 500 ml of salt solution of strengths 10%, 22%, and 32%, respectively. Now, 100 ml of the solution in vessel A is transferred to vessel B. Then, 100 ml of the solution in vessel B is transferred to vessel C. Finally, 100 ml of the solution in vessel C is transferred to vessel A. The strength, in percentage, of the resulting solution in vessel A is

1. 15
2. 12
3. 13
4. 14

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Explanatory Answer

Vessels A, B and C contains salt solution of strengths 10%, 22% and 32% respectively
It is also given that the amount of salt solution = 500 ml
So, Vessels A, B and C contains salt of 50 grams, 110 grams and 160 grams respectively

100 ml of Solution is transferred from A to B:
A would have 400 ml, B would have 600 ml of solution
Amount salt from A which is transferred to B = = 10 grams
So, Total salt in B = 110 + 10 = 120 grams (After first transfer)
Total salt in A = 40 grams (After first transfer)

Now, 100 ml from Vessel B is transferred to Vessel C
So similarly, of salt would transfer from B to C
Total Salt in B = 120 - 20 = 100 grams (After second transfer)
Total Salt in C = 160 + 20 = 180 grams (After second transfer)

Now, 100 ml from Vessel C is transferred to Vessel A
So similarly, of salt would transfer from C to A
Total Salt in C = 160 - 30 = 130 grams (After third transfer)
Total Salt in A = 40 + 30 = 70 grams (After third transfer)

So, Vessel A contains 70 grams Salt in 500 ml solution
Strength of Salt Solution in Vessel A = 14%

Choice D is the correct answer.