In a mixture of 60 litres, the ratio of milk and water is 2 : 1 If if this - Maths - Ratio and Proportion

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In a mixture of 60 litres, the ratio of milk and water is 2 : 1 If
if this ratio is to ne 1 : 2 then the quantity of water to be
further added is

Ankita Agarwal · Accepted Answer

Dear Student,

Quantity of milk = 60×23litres= 40 litresQuantity of water in it = 60-40litres = 20 litresNew ratio = 1:2Let quantity of water to be added further be x litresThen, Milk:Water = 4020+xNow, 4020+x = 1220+x=80x=60Quantity of water to added is 60 litres

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In a mixture of 60 litres, the ratio of milk and water is 2 : 1. If if this ratio is to ne 1 : 2 then the quantity of water to be further added is