Question
A mixture containing milk and water in the ratio of
49:61. If 36 litres of water are taken out from the mixture, then the quantity of milk and water becomes equal. Find the initial quantity of the mixture.Solution
Let the quantity of milk and water be 49x and 61x respectively. According to the question, => 49x/(61x – 36) = 1/1 => 49x = 61x – 36 => 12x = 36 => x = 3 Initial quantity of the mixture = 49x + 61x = 110x = 330 litres
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