A mixture of 72 kg contains 17 parts of A, 3 parts of B,4 parts of C. Find the quantity of B?

A mixture of 72 kg contains 17 parts of A, 3 parts of B,4 parts of C. Find the quantity of B?

A 9 kg

B 10 kg

C 12 kg

D 14 kg

Solution

Correct Answer: Option A

Sum of their portions=17+3+4=24

So, B’s Parts=72(3/24)=9 kg