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    Question

    In a mixture of 80L, the ratio of milk and water is

    3:1. If the ratio of milk and water is to be 2:3, the how much amount of water is to be further added?
    A 70 L Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 80 L Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 100 L Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 140 L Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let in a mixture of 80 L, Water =x L Milk=3x L According to ques. 3x+x=80 L x=20 L Water=20 L ; Milk=60 L If y L of water is added then ratio of milk and water =2:3 On Solving- `60/(20+y) = 2/3` `=>180 = 40+2y` `=>2y = 140` `y = 70`

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