Question

    In a mixture of 90 liters, the ratio of milk to water is

    4 : 1. In another mixture of 90 liters, the ratio of milk to water is 3: 2. What is the positive difference between the quantities of milk in the two mixtures?
    A 23 liters Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 18 liters Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 16 liters Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 22 liters Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    In mixture 1st. Total mixture =90l Ratio of milk and water=4:1 Milk =4x and =x 5x =90 X=18. Milk =72L and water =18L. In mixture 2nd. Milk: water =3:2 Milk =3x and water =2x 5x =90 X =18 Quantity of milk in mixture 2nd =54L. And water =36L. Difference between quantities of milk in two mixtures =72-54=18L.

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