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A mixture containing 70% ethanol is mixed with another mixture containing 60% ethanol in the ratio x : y. If the quantity of wine in the final mixture is 62.5%, find the value of x : y.

Correct Answer: 1 : 3
The ratio in which the liquids are mixed = x : y. X : y = (62.5 – 60) : (70 – 62.5) = 2.5 : 7.5 = 1 : 3

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