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    Question

    A mixture contains milk and water in the ratio of 3:2

    respectively. If 44 litres of milk and 44 litres of water are added to this mixture, then respective ratio of milk and water changes to 10:7, respectively. Find the initial quantity of the mixture. MT
    A 390 litres Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 660 litres Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 510 litres Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 540 litres Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E 420 litres Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let, amount of milk and water in mixture be 3x litres and 2x litres respectively. According to question, rArr; (3x + 44): (2x + 44) = 10:7 rArr; 21x + 440 = 20x + 308 rArr; 21x ndash; 20x = 440 ndash; 308 rArr; x = 132 So, initial quantity of mixture = 132 times; (2 + 3) = 660 litres

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