A 60-litre mixture of milk and water is in the ratio

Q: Answer-A 60-litre mixture of milk and water is in the ratio 3:2. How much water should be added to make wat...

70 water means 30 milk.Current quantity of milk 60 35 36 litresNew mixture 36 0.3 120 litresWater in new mixture 120 36 84 litresWater in old mixture 60 36 24 litresWater to be added 84 24 60 litres

3:2. How much water should be added to make water 70% of the new mixture?

A 40 litres Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

B 45 litres Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

C 50 litres Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

D 60 litres Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

70% water means 30% milk.
Current quantity of milk = 60 × 3/5 = 36 litres
New mixture = 36 ÷ 0.3 = 120 litres
Water in new mixture = 120 – 36 = 84 litres
Water in old mixture = 60 – 36 = 24 litres
Water to be added = 84 – 24 = 60 litres

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