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A fuel of cetane number 40 has the same ignition quality as a mixture of

40% cetane and 60% alpha methyl napthalene
40% alpha methyl napthalene and 60% cetane
40% petrol and 60% diesel
40% diesel and 60% petrol

Correct Answer: 40% cetane and 60% alpha methyl napthalene

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