A mixture containing 75% of oil is mixed with another mixture containing 88% oil in the ratio 1 : 4. Find the percentage of oil in the mixture formed.

Correct Answer: 85.4%
The mixture is mixed in a ratio 1 : 4. Let the quantities of mixtures mixed be 100 and 400 litres, respectively. The amount of oil in the mixture formed = 75 * 100 / 100 + 88 * 400 / 100 = 75 + 352 = 427 litres The percentage of oil in the mixture formed = 427 / 500 * 100 = 85.4%