Question : An alloy contains copper, zinc, and nickel in the ratio of 3 : 2 : 5 respectively. What quantity of nickel (in kg) must be added to 100 kg of this alloy to have the new ratio of copper, zinc, and nickel 3 : 2 : 6 respectively?
Option 1: 20 kg
Option 2: 10 kg
Option 3: 8 kg
Option 4: 15 kg
Correct Answer: 10 kg
Solution :
Given: An alloy contains copper, zinc, and nickel in the ratio of 3 : 2 : 5 respectively.
Let the weights of the alloy be
The alloy's initial weight of 100 kg.
According to the question,
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The alloy now contains
The new ratio of copper, zinc, and nickel is 3 : 2 : 6 respectively.
The nickel's weight = 10 + 20 = 30 kg.
According to the question,
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Hence, the correct answer is 10 kg.
