Drum X is 1/2 full of oil and drum Y, which has twice the capacity of drum X, is 2/3 full of oil. If all the oil in drum X is poured into drum Y, then Y will be filled to  

A  3/4 

B  5/6 

C  11/12 

D  7/6 

Solution

Correct Answer: Option C

Solution:      Let,  the capacity of drum X is = P liter 

                          The capacity of drum Y is = 2P liter 

                          Now, drum x is P/2 liter full.  

              Drum Y is 2p/3 of 2P  or 2P \( \times \) 2P/3  = 4P /3 liter full 

      After transformation of X to Y = X+Y = 4P/3 + P/2 = 8P+3P/6  = 11P/6 

 Hence, Drum Y is field with 11P/6 litters So Fraction is  = 6/2P  or 11P/6 \( \times \) 1/2P = 11/12 

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