A jar contains a blend of a fruit juice and water in the ratio 5 : x. When 1 litre of water is added to 4 litres of the blend the ratio of fruit juice to water becomes 1 : 1. What is the value of x?

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A

Solution:

New mixture = Original mixture + Added water
= 4 + 1
= 5 Ltr

After comparing x = 3