Question
The ratio of milk to water in a mixture is 5:2. If 14
liters of water is added, the ratio becomes 5:4. Find the quantity of milk in the mixture.Solution
ATQ,
Let milk = 5x, water = 2x After adding 14 L water: (5x) / (2x + 14) = 5/4 ⇒ 20x = 10x + 70 ⇒ x = 7 Milk = 5x = 35 liters
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