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A mixture contains sugar and salt, and the quantity of sugar is 8 kg more than that of salt. If 1/4th of the mixture is taken out and 2 kg of salt are
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A mixture contains sugar and salt, and the quantity of sugar is 8 kg more than that of salt. If 1/4th of the mixture is taken out and 2 kg of salt are added to the mixture, then the ratio of sugar to salt becomes 15:13, respectively. Find the initial quantity of sugar (in kg).


A.

32

B.

40

C.

36

D.

50

E.

56

Correct option is B

Let the quantity of salt be X kg
And the quantity of sugar = X+8 kg
ATQ,

Required quantity = X+8 = 40 kg

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