A mixture of chemicals contains chemical X and chemical Y. If 3 L of chemical Y is added, the quantity of chemical X becomes 40%. If instead 3 L of chemical X is added, the quantity of chemical X becomes 50%. Find the initial quantity of the mixture.

Subject: Mathematics | Topic: Arithmetic | Difficulty: MEDIUM

Options

1. (A) 21 L
2. (B) 22 L
3. (C) 27 L
4. (D) 25 L

Verified Answer

Option (C): 27 L

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