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.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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