In a mixture of 25 litres the ratio of acid to water is 4 : 1. Anothe…

Question

In a mixture of 25 litres the ratio of acid to water is 4 : 1. Another 3 litres of water of water is added to the mixture. The ratio of acid to water in the new mixture is = ?

Accepted Answer

Option A. 5 : 2. Answer & Solution Answer: Option A Solution: & Acid: Water & \,\,\,\,\,4\,\,\,\,\,:\,\,\,\,\,\,\,1 & Let 4x + x = 5x & 4x + x = 25 & x = 5 & Acid = 5 × 4 = 20 & Water = 5 × 1 = 5 & 3 Litres water is added & So, new quantity of water & = 5 + 3 = 8 & Acid: Water & \,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,…