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Asked: September 29, 2026In: Class 9 Maths

A 600 mL solution with 5% salt is mixed with a 300 mL solution with 8% sugar. What are the concentrations of salt and sugar in the mixture? (i) Salt: 5%, Sugar: 8% (ii) Salt: 13%, Sugar: 3% (iii) Salt: 6%, Sugar: 6% (iv) Salt: 5.55%, Sugar: 8.88% (v) Salt: 3.33%, Sugar: 2.67% (vi) Salt: 4.1%, Sugar: 7.08%

The correct option is (v). The total mixture is 900 mL containing 30 mL salt (3.33%) and 24 mL sugar (2.67%), calculated by dividing each solute volume by 900 mL. Class 9 Maths How Quantities Combine Understanding Data Question Answer Class ...