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    Question

    In the mixture of 56 liters, the ratio of milk and water

    is 3: 4. If this ratio is changed to 3: 5, then tell the amount of excess water (in liters) mixed in the mixture.
    A 9 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 6 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 7 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 8 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Quantity of milk in the mixture = 3/7 x 56 = 24 liters Quantity of water in the mixture = 56-24 = 32 liters Let the quantity of water added in the mixture be x liters. According to the question, 24/ (32 + x) = 3/5 24 Γ— 5 = (32 + x) Γ— 3 120=96 + 3x 3x = 120-96 3x = 24 x = 24/3 x = 8 liters

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