Two solutions of 90% and 97% purity are mixed resulting in 21 litres of mixture of 94% purity. How much is the quantity of the first solution in the resulting mixture?
A
15 liters
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B
12 liters
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C
9 liters
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D
6 liters
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Solution
The correct option is B9 liters By allegation rule ∴ Quantity of first solution in 21 litre of Mixture = 3×217=9litres.