A good quality of steel is to be made by mixing two low quality steel in ratio 1 : 2. The ratio of carbon and iron in first type of steel is 2 : 3 and that in second type of steel is 1 : 3. What is the ratio of carbon and steel in the good quality steel?
Answer
Correct Answer : b ) 3 : 7
Explanation :Quick Approach
According to the question
Let, x be the amount of carbon in the final mixture
They were mixed in the ratio of 1 : 2
Now, using mixture and alligation rule
⇒ Ratio of carbon and iron is 3 : 7
Hence, (b) is the correct answer
Basic Approach
According to the question
Both the mixtures are mixed in 1 : 2
Let us assume x units of first mixture of steel is mixed with 2x units of second mixture
The ratio of carbon and iron in first type of steel is 2 : 3
The ratio of carbon and iron in second type of steel is 1 : 3
Thus,
Hence, (b) is the correct answer.
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