In 80 litres mixture of milk and water the ratio of amount of milk to…

Question

In 80 litres mixture of milk and water the ratio of amount of milk to that of amount of water is 7 : 3. In order to make this ratio 2 : 1, how many litres of water should be added ?

Accepted Answer

Option D. 4 litres. Answer & Solution Answer: Option D Solution: According to the question, & \,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\, Milk : Water & Initial Ratio\,\,\,\,\, 7_ × 2:3_ × 2 & Final Ratio\,\,\,\,\,\,\, 2_ × 7:1_ × 7 ∴ Remember water is added not milk, so make m…