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  1. 8 litres of water is added to 32 litres of a solution containing 20% of alcohol in water. What is the approximate concentration of alcohol in the solution now ?
    1. 24%
    2. 16%
    3. 8%
    4. 12%
Correct Option: B

In 32 litres of solution,

Alcohol =
32 × 20
= 6.4 litres
100

Water = 32 – 6.4 = 25.6 litres
On adding 8 litres of water,
Required percent =
6.4
× 100 = 16%
40



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