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    • Question

      ‘x’ litres of mixture ‘A’ contains milk and

      water in the ratio of 5:4, respectively and (x + 30) litres of mixture ‘B’ contains milk and water in the ratio of 1:2, respectively. If both mixtures are mixed in an empty container ‘P’ then ratio of milk and water in container ‘P’ becomes 5:7, respectively then find the value of ‘x’.
      A 60 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 70 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C 50 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D 45 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E 100 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      According to the question, [(5x/9) + (x + 30) * 1/3] / [(4x/9) + (x + 30) * 2/3] = 5/7 Or, (5x + 3x + 90) / (4x + 6x + 180) = 5/7 Or, (8x + 90) / (10x + 180) = 5/7 Or, 56x + 630 = 50x + 900 Or, 6x = 270 Or, x = 45

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