Question
In a 168-litre mixture, the
proportion of milk to honey is 5:2. If 'p' litres of honey are added to this mixture, making the new ratio of milk to honey 4:3, determine the value of 'p'.Solution
ATQ, Quantity of the milk in the mixture = 168 × 5/7 = 120 litres Quantity of the honey in the mixture = 168 × 2/7 = 48 litres According to the question, 120:(48 + x) = 4:3 360 = 192 + 4x 4x = 168 x = 42 litres
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