Question

In a mixture of juice & water, 40 litres water is mixed due to which ratio changes from 3 : 4 to 1 : 4. Find initial quantity of mixture. (in litres)

A 35 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B 30 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C 32 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D 36 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

let initial quantity of juice be 3x litres & water be 4x litres.
ATQ,
3x/4x+40 = 1/4
12x = 4x + 40 ⇒ x = 5
Initial quantity of mixture = 3x + 4x = 35 liters

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