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Asked: How much water should be added to 50 L of a mixture at 3/2 L for $20 so as to have a new mixture worth $8 1/3 per litre?

3/2 L for $20
1 L for $20*2/3 = $40/3

Required price = $8 1/3 = $25/3

Volume / Volume' = $25/$40 = 5/8

Volume' = 80 L
Water to be added = 80L - 50L = 30L

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We can consider the following formula: \(P_1\)*\(V_1\) = \(P_2\)*\(V_2\)
In which,
  • \(P_1\) = initial price = \(\frac{20*2}{3}$/L\)
  • \(V_1\) = initial volume = \(50 L\)
  • \(P_2\) = final price = \( 8 + \frac{1}{3} $/L = \frac{25}{3} $/L\)
  • \(V_2\) = final volume = \((50 + x) L \)

\( \frac{P_1*V_1}{V_2} = P_2\)

\( \frac{\frac{40}{3}*50}{50+x} = \frac{25}{3}\)

Solving, \( x = 30\)

Answer: Option A

Bunuel, is my reasoning correct? Thanks.
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