Correct option is C
Given:
Total volume of solution = 540 litres
Initial ratio of acid to water = 2 : 10
Final ratio of acid to water = 9 : 5
Formula Used:
Quantity = × Total Quantity
Solution:
Initial ratio of acid to water = 2 : 10 = 1 : 5
Total ratio units = 1 + 5 = 6
Initial quantity of acid = × 540 = 90
Initial quantity of water = × 540 = 450
Let the quantity of acid added be x.
New quantity of acid = 90 + x
The quantity of water remains the same = 450
New ratio =
5 × (90 + x) = 9 × 450
450 + 5x = 4050
5x = 3600
x =
x = 720
Final Answer
So the correct answer is (c)