Question
A mixture has milk and water in ratio 7:3. If 5 liters
of water is added, ratio becomes 7:4. Find quantity of milk.Solution
ATQ,
Initially: milk = 7x, water = 3x After adding 5: water = 3x + 5 New ratio: 7x : (3x+5) = 7:4 Cross-multiply: 28x = 21x + 35 → 7x = 35 → x = 5 Milk = 7x = 35 liters
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