A jar full of whisky contains \(40\%\) alcohol. A part of this whisky is replaced by another containing \(19\%\) alcohol

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A jar full of whisky contains \(40\%\) alcohol. A part of this whisky is replaced by another containing \(19\%\) alcohol and now the percentage of alcohol was found to be \(26\%.\) What quantity of whisky is replaced?

A. \(\dfrac13\)

B. \(\dfrac23\)

C. \(\dfrac25\)

D. \(\dfrac35\)

E. \(\dfrac45\)

Answer: B

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