60kg of an alloy X is mixed with 100 kg of an alloy Y. If alloy X has lead and tin in the ratio of 3:2 and alloy Y has tin and copper in the ratio of 1:4, then the amount of tin in the new alloy is
A
53kgs.
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B
80kgs.
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C
44kgs.
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D
36kgs.
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Solution
The correct option is A44kgs. Total amount of tin in alloy x and y 2x5+15y =25×60+15×100 =24+20=44kg.