Question

A jar contains a mixture of milk and water in the ratio 2:3, respectively. If 3-litres of the mixture is taken out, then the quantity of water left in the mixture will be 60 litres. Find the original quantity of the mixture in the jar.

A 103 litres Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B 100 litres Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C 93 litres Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D 73 litres Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

Total quantity of mixture after removing 3-litres = 60 × (5/3) = 100 litres So, original quantity of the mixture = 100 + 3 = 103 litres

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