A Container holds 4 quarts of alcohol and 4 quarts of water. How many quarts of water must be added to the container to create a mixture that is 3 parts alcohol to 5 parts water by volume?

A Container holds 4 quarts of alcohol and 4 quarts of water. How many quarts of water must be added to the container to create a mixture that is 3 parts alcohol to 5 parts water by volume?

A 4/3

B 5/3

C 7/3

D 8/3

E none

Solution

Correct Answer: Option D

Let, x quart water need to make ratio 3:5

∴ 4/(4+x)=3/5
x=8/3