Gold is 10 times as heavy as water and copper is 5 times as heavy as water. In what ratio should these be mixed to get an alloy 9 times as heavy as water?
Answers:
A) 3 : 2 B) 1 : 2 C) 4 : 1 D) 5 : 2 E) 4 : 3

Rationale: "g = 10 w c = 5 w let 1 gm of gold mixed with x gm of copper to get 1 + x gm of the alloy 1 gm gold + x gm copper = x + 1 gm of alloy 10 w + 5 wx = x + 1 * 9 w 10 + 5 x = 9 ( x + 1 ) x = 1 / 4 ratio of gold with copper = 1 : 1 / 4 = 4 : 1 answer is c"
Answer: C