Question

In a mixture of juice & water, 80 litres water is mixed due to which ratio changes from 3:4 to 1:3. Find initial quantity of mixture. (in litres)

A 350 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B 262.5 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C 210 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D 112 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

let initial quantity of juice be 3x litres & water be 4x litres.
ATQ,
3x/4x+80 = 1/3
9x = 4x + 80 ⇒ x = 16
Initial quantity of mixture = 3x + 4x = 112 liters

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